According to The Hockey Writers, Auston Matthews chose to wear jersey number 34 because of his childhood nickname, "Papi". His nickname was inspired by David Ortiz, also known as "Big Papi", a ...

A key teammate of Auston Matthews in the Toronto Maple Leafs was heavily sanctioned by the NHL after elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway.

Matthews has six goals in seven games since returning from his second stint on the injured reserve. Known for his lethal shot ...

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 18: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the third period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on December 18, 2024 in Dallas ...

The Maple Leafs captain is scoring all the time again, but is he back to peak Matthews? Also, what's behind Rielly's struggles?

Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews (34) is stopped by Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi during second-period NHL action in Toronto on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn The ...

Dec 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) looks for the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit ...

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates scoring his 40th goal with Joe Thornton (97) during the 2020-21 season. (Credit: IMAGN) Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was ...

Patrik Laine scored on that power play, the second of Montreal’s three goals in the first.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has four goals in his last three games and nine goals in his last ten matchups ...