Auston Matthews
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Tue 10/25/16 11:59 PM

Matthews vaulted into the NHL scoring lead with a goal and assist in Tuesday's loss to the Lightning. He has 10 points in his first six games.
EDGE Analysis
This talented 19-year-old shows no signs of slowing down, although we all know he can't possibly keep up this pace. Matthews has six goals and four helpers so far, and has been held off the scoresheet just a single time. Dry spells will inevitably come, but right now, plug him in and enjoy the results.

Auston Matthews
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Sat 10/22/16 11:35 PM

Matthews set up two goals in Saturday's shootout loss to the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews has eight points, including five goals, in his first five games and is riding a three-game, four-point scoring streak. We knew he'd be good, but no-one expected this type of start to his career.

Auston Matthews
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Fri 10/21/16 1:19 AM

Matthews scored his first career power-play goal and went minus-1 in Thursday's road loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
All six of his points in the early going have come on the road, but the Leafs have played just one home game so far. Matthews has been heavily involved in every contest, and he finished second among Toronto forwards with 17:40 of ice time in this one. Be afraid, NHL -- he's only scratching the surface of his talent.

Auston Matthews
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Wed 10/12/16 10:14 PM

Matthews made history during Wednesday's Opening Night 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators, as he scored four goals on six shots and added a plus-3 rating. No player has ever notched four tallies in their NHL debut.
EDGE Analysis
The No. 1 pick of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft absolutely dazzled in his debut, forcing attendees to toss their hats on the ice early in the second period. At first, Matthews was one of four to register a hat trick in their first NHL contest, but the stud decided to alter history and solidify that the hype is real. As a comparison, superstar Sidney Crosby has never scored four times in a single game. The 19-year-old was aggressive, even single-handily undressing the best defenseman in the game, Erik Karlsson, before lighting the lamp. Dynasty owners are drooling, and if you snatched Matthews in your re-draft league, buckle up. The Californian has the very real potential to reach 30-plus goals, especially with the Maple Leafs trotting out a young, rebuilding roster. The center has officially put the entire league on notice.

Auston Matthews
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Sun 10/9/16 12:15 AM

Matthews picked up two assists and fired five shots on net in a 4-3 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday night.
EDGE Analysis
The young stud is looking better and better with each passing game. Matthews won seven-of-15 face-offs (46.7 percent) and continued to show real chemistry with linemates William Nylander and Zach Hyman. That line is unlikely to stay intact come the regular season -- they're just too young. But it is a glimpse into the future and we sure like what we see.

Auston Matthews
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Thu 10/6/16 11:40 PM

Matthews scored his first goal of the preseason in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
At least Maple Leafs fans have a silver lining to take away from this blowout loss at the hands of their rivals. The 2016 first overall pick displayed tremendous skill at the World Cup of Hockey this offseason, and is expected to skate in a top-six role from the get-go in Toronto. Expect a lot more performances like this from Matthews once the games start counting.

Auston Matthews
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Mon 10/3/16 12:19 AM

Matthews was held off the scoresheet Sunday in his first exhibition game in a Leafs' uniform.
EDGE Analysis
He might not have gotten a point, but he controlled the puck with relative ease. Matthews played 18:23, had two shots on goal and one just one of his six face-offs. He did ring the crossbar on a second-period power play.

Auston Matthews
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Sat 10/1/16 10:54 PM

Matthews shattered the glass during some post-practice shooting this week
EDGE Analysis
He claimed it wasn't even a good shot, but the Leafs won't mind the offensive fireworks. Matthews has put in a good performance early in camp on a line with James Van Riemsdyk and Leo Komarov, but the lines are far from settled at this point. Coach Mike Babcock has made it clear Matthews will skate on the third line to start the year, although his linemates haven't been decided yet.

Auston Matthews
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Mon 9/26/16 12:52 PM

Matthews is expected to be at Leafs' camp Tuesday after playing for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey, reports TSN.
EDGE Analysis
He got a few games off following his impressive first-line appearance on Team North America alongside Connor McDavid. Matthews looked every part of the young star he is to become and the comps to a bigger Jonathan Toews were clear at the tourney. The Leafs have a good one. A Calder nomination should come this year.

Auston Matthews
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Thu 9/22/16 1:18 PM

Matthews scored his second goal in as many games Wednesday against Sweden at the World Cup of Hockey.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews once again tallied the first goal of the contest after doing so Monday against Russia. The young center hasn't looked over-matched at all facing established NHL talent in this tournament, finding the back of the net in two of three appearances since turning 19 on Sept. 17.