“Just keeping it light out there.”“(Eichel) actually gave me a pass and I missed,” said Matthews. TAMPA, FLA.—Auston Matthews, with a single gesture made in fun, may have changed the NHL . While Matthews kept things light from the Colorado game right through to the all-star weekend, McDavid’s criticism had been more pointed. “I said: ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ He said: ‘Good.’ I said, ‘Are you coming to Toronto?’ He just laughed and skated away.”As for the goal gesture, Matthews, Eichel and coach Jon Cooper had it all planned. Reporters suggested “The Point” or “The Matthews.” He had a different idea.

Source: thestar January 29, 2018 01:52 UTC