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The internet is usually not the nicest place. Auston Matthews is different. He is deserving of our collective love, and he was certainly feeling it last night. Fans and players alike were blown away by Matthews’ incredible start.
First, let’s address a real problem:
How many goals until all our phones stop autocorrecting Auston to Austin?
— Beth Boyle Machlan (@bethmachlan) October 13, 2016
In case you missed it (which really - hahaha - we know you didn’t), Auston Matthews had a pretty okay start. And by “okay,… I mean to say “HOLY CRAP THAT WAS INSANE.… This accurate scoreboard is a pretty solid example:
FINAL SCORE:
— Chirp Fest Hockey (@Chirp_X_Fest) October 13, 2016
Ottawa Senators-5
Auston Matthews-4
Need further proof of his epic debut?
You know it's a big night in the @NHL when @SportsCenter actually leads off with HOCKEY. LOVE seeing the American rookie @AM34 w 4 goals!
— Steve Byrne (@stevebyrnelive) October 13, 2016
It wasn't just fans who were in chiming in though. Players around the league were impressed with his debut:
Most guys would be thrilled to score four in a month.... #easygame
— Viktor Stalberg (@VStalberg) October 13, 2016
You're joking @AM34
— Zach Werenski (@ZachWerenski) October 13, 2016
Cmon @AM34 it's not supposed to be this easy...
— Joe Colborne (@Joe_Colborne) October 13, 2016
@AM34 492 goals nothing less !!!
— Kristopher Letang (@Letang_58) October 13, 2016
I had 4 goals in a road hockey game once. Well 3 & one shot hit the tennis shoe. Well two, one hit the shoe & a car timeout cost me another
— Steven Oleksy (@StevenOleksy) October 13, 2016
I feel like I'm watching one of the 99 overall created player's I used to make in NHL 2002
— Garret Sparks (@GSparks40) October 13, 2016
Austin Matthews might have more career NHL goals than me before the night is over .....
— Tom Sestito (@TomSestito23) October 12, 2016
Since the start of this game I didnt even have a chance to drink 4beers and hes got 4goals #Matthews
— Marian Gaborik (@MGaborik12) October 13, 2016
I've just decided that Reims will play ALL of the games versus the leafs this year...... #Matthews
— Strombone (@strombone1) October 13, 2016
Siri: when do we play the Leafs?
— ColumbusBlueJackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) October 13, 2016
Let’s watch one of his four goals again. Just for fun.
Auston Matthews gets his second goal of the first period. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/Z1hAct2TSL
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 12, 2016
Also, don’t worry. Auston Matthews saw your love. Proof? Look at those likes!!!
Auston Matthews has checked out some of the reviews on Twitter: pic.twitter.com/XWuO29dxS2
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) October 13, 2016
His mom had the best reaction though. Really, all the feels here…
Mom. #Matthews https://t.co/frM5f5Q6tq
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) October 13, 2016
Auston Matthews reminded anyone who forgot, but Toronto is a hockey town:
AUSTON MATTHEWS BREAKS SELANNE'S ROOKIE GOAL RECORD
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) October 13, 2016
(also Blue Jays win World Series but whatever)
- Toronto newspapers in a few weeks
While it is easy to want to watch all his highlights over and over again, let’s not forget that the NHL is full of some pretty incredible young talent:
Hey that Connor McDavid is pretty good too.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) October 13, 2016
Your move Patrick Laine. #AustonMatthews
— Gerry Dee (@gerrydee) October 13, 2016
About Jillian: Jillian Fisher is an anthropologist who focuses on sport culture and fan culture. Growing up with three older brothers, sports have always played a large part of her life. While she enjoys all sports, hockey has always been her first passion. Jillian has traveled across the world - from the Philippines to Italy and across the US - studying the impact of sports, all while cheering for the home team and discovering what makes each place so unique, even being referred to as the Anthony Bourdain of sports. She is currently filming her own web series, Out of the Park, that highlights the different cultures surrounding our favorite sports across the country. Always in search of the next event, Jillian can be contacted on Twitter, Instagram, or emailed at jillianfisher00[at]gmail.com. Personal Website