Auston Matthews: How many goals has he scored this season so far?

Auston Matthews has recorded 25 goals, 53 points, 200 shots on goal, 63 blocks, and 60 hits in 47 games this season. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that Auston Matthews will miss a minimum of three weeks due to a knee sprain sustained in a game against the New York Rangers on January 23 2023.

In his last five games, he has scored a goal against the New York Islanders, two goals against the Winnipeg Jets and a goal against the Florida Panthers.

Auston Matthews' NHL career

Auston Matthews is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays as the center for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews was born on September 17, 1997, in San Ramon, California. He grew up playing hockey in Arizona and later moved to Switzerland to play junior hockey.

Matthews was selected first overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2016 NHL entry draft. He made his NHL debut in the 2016-17 season and immediately established himself as one of the top players in the league.

Matthews became the first player in modern NHL history to score four goals in his debut game. He went on to lead all rookies in goals and points and was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year.

Since then, Matthews has established himself as one of the top goal-scorers in the league and has been selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game three times. In the 2019-20 season, he led the league in goals and was named to the NHL's All-Star Team. He has also been a key player for Team Canada in international competitions, helping them win gold at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championships.

Off the ice, Matthews is known for his philanthropy and community involvement. He is actively involved in charity work and has supported various organizations, including the SickKids Foundation (for a children's hospital in Toronto). He is also a member of the NHLPA's executive board, representing the interests of players within the league.

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Auston Matthews has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to continue to be a dominant force in the league for years to come. His commitment to giving back to his community and his leadership both on and off the ice makes him a role model for young players and fans alike.