Maple Leafs revisit Matthews' four-goal debut 10 years on

Matthews and Leafs share memories of 2016 night

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

10 years ago today, Auston Matthews scored four goals in a historic NHL debut 🍁 We asked the Maple Leafs and the man hi Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Auston Matthews' four-goal NHL debut hit its 10-year anniversary Oct. 12. Matthews and Toronto personnel recounted their memories of the night to mark the milestone.

Why it matters: The performance set the tone for Matthews' run as Toronto's franchise center. The anniversary arrives as Matthews' strong start to the season keeps him central to Toronto's 2026-27 push.

What to watch: Toronto continues its 2026-27 regular-season schedule.

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@Sportsnet 2026-10-12T16:30:40.813604+00:00

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