Auston Matthews is an American ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was born on September 17, 1997, in San Ramon, California, and grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he developed a passion for hockey, inspired by watching the local Phoenix Coyotes.
Matthews was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first American to be picked with the top selection since Patrick Kane in 2007. Matthews made an immediate impact in the NHL, scoring four goals in his debut game on October 12, 2016, setting a modern NHL record. He continued to impress, scoring 40 goals in his rookie season, and winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. His subsequent seasons with the Maple Leafs saw Matthews consistently excel, reaching the 60-goal mark in the 2021-22 season, setting records for most goals in a single season by both an American-born player and a Maple Leafs’ player. He won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the league's leading goal-scorer for two consecutive seasons (2020-21 and 2021-22) and received several prestigious awards, including the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award.
In the 2023-24 season, Matthews signed a 4-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs. In the team's home opener, he scored his eighth career hat trick against the Canadiens, followed by his ninth career hat trick in the next game against the Wild, making him the first player since Alexander Ovechkin in 2017 to score back-to-back hat tricks at the start of a season. Matthews' remarkable achievements, goal-scoring prowess, and impact on the ice have solidified his place as one of the NHL's premier players.
Auston Matthews Stanley Cup Wins
Auston Matthews is yet to secure a Stanley Cup championship in his career.
In the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matthews helped the Toronto Maple Leafs reach the second round but faced challenges against the Florida Panthers. While Matthews had notable performances in the first round, he struggled to produce against the Panthers, raising questions about his playoff consistency. The Maple Leafs faced a setback as they were defeated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Despite Matthews' individual brilliance and accolades, the team has encountered obstacles on the path to sustained postseason success. The current season offers a chance to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews to finally grab the Stanley Cup.
FAQ's on Auston Matthews Stanley Cup Wins
A. Auston Matthews was born on September 17, 1997, in San Ramon, California.
A. Auston Matthews plays as a center.
A. Auston Matthews made his NHL debut on October 12, 2016, against the Ottawa Senators.
A. Auston Matthews 27 years old.
A. Matthews played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and the ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League A before joining the NHL.
