If you're a diehard Toronto Maple Leaf fan like myself,
then you were watching the game last night where history was made. Auston
Matthews, in his first ever NHL game, scored four goals. Never before has that happened. Not even the likes of Crosby, Lemieux or Gretzky accomplished that feat.
Expectations for Matthews were high, but he has exceeded them by a mile. The only problem I have with this is that now people may expect too much of him. Scoring four goals in a game is no small feat, but he may never do it again in his career, though I hope he does.
It was a debut for the ages and something Leaf fans have been waiting for, for a long time. The young players looked great with Mitch Marner standing out as well, though his effort was over shadowed by Matthews.
They may not make the playoffs this year, but this at least gives Leaf fans something to be excited about.
Bold prediction: If Matthews plays 60 games this season, he will be made Captain next year.
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