On the day after he became the first player in 99 years to score four goals in his first NHL game, the numbers surrounding Auston Matthews continued to astound. Matthews tried to fire off what would have been his first NHL shot, but his release was interrupted by veteran forward Derick Brassard, who lifted Matthews’ stick at the critical moment. “That’s all-world, a play like that,” said Connor Carrick, the Leafs defenceman who was on ice to witness it. One Ottawa defenceman, Chris Wideman, was back. But from the start we’ve had it.”Nylander said he vaguely remembers offering Matthews a quick word of encouragement after the fourth goal.

Source: thestar October 13, 2016 22:41 UTC