Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs and Thornton

Why Auston Matthews invited Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ mentors trip
As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.
Auston Matthews makes his feelings known about his strong return to Leafs lineup since return from injury
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews shared his thoughts after returning to the lineup following a recovery from an upper-body injury.
Matthews brings Thornton on Maple Leafs Mentors Trip
Auston Matthews made a Jumbo pick for his mentor. The Maple Leafs captain brought former teammate Joe Thornton along on the team’s Mentors Trip this week. Thornton and Matthews were teammates with the Maple Leafs during the 2020-21 season.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Logs shortie in win
Matthews scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens. He finished with two shots on net, one block, one hit and four PIM. Matthews unloaded a bomb from a high slot that beat Sam Montembeault high and to the stick-side to give the Leafs a 5-3 lead.
Auston Matthews highlights Leafs’ ‘no quit mentality’ after victory over Canadiens
Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs roared from back from a 3-0 deficit, to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 7-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday night.
Can Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews get himself back into the Rocket Richard fight?
The 2024-25 season hasn’t gone exactly to plan for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. On top of the injury problems, his production has suffered a bit, particularly with his goal totals with just 17 in 31 games after scoring 69 in 81 last season.
Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs teammate receives maximum fine from NHL for elbowing vs Flyers
A key teammate of Auston Matthews in the Toronto Maple Leafs was heavily sanctioned by the NHL after elbowing Philadelphia ...
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Captain Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Selected Joe Thornton For Leafs' Mentors Trip
Auston Matthews opens up about the reasoning behind choosing former teammate Joe Thornton as his mentor, on the Leafs' ...
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Philadelphia Flyers lose second straight game to Maple Leafs as Matthew Knies scores go-ahead goal in 3rd period
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday ...
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'He's Almost Everybody's Mentor Here': Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Brought Joe Thornton Along On Maple Leafs' Team Bonding Trip
When Auston Matthews heard the Toronto Maple Leafs were having another ... here," Matthews said with a smile on Tuesday ...
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Leafs-Devils takeaways: Matthews, Nylander rise to the challenge, McCabe’s outstanding return
William Nylander inadvertently presented a challenge to the Toronto Maple Leafs: good teams find their way out of three-game ...
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Jeremy Roenick makes his thoughts crystal clear on whether Auston Matthews should rep Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off
Former NHL star Jeremy Roenick has made his opinion clear on whether Auston Matthews should play for Team USA at the upcoming ...
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Matthews, Tavares lift Toronto Maple Leafs to fifth straight win
PHILADELPHIA -- - Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Capitals win their fourth straight, beating Penguins 4-1
Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored, Logan Thompson made 18 saves and the NHL-leading Washington ...