According to The Hockey Writers, Auston Matthews chose to wear jersey number 34 because of his childhood nickname, "Papi". His nickname was inspired by David Ortiz, also known as "Big Papi", a ...

As Mitch Marner faces an uncertain future in Toronto, a new debate emerges around his legacy and the meaning of No. 16 for ...

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 18: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the third period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on December 18, 2024 in Dallas ...

Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) shoots and scores against the Panthers.Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Given the importance of Game 6 and the way Game 5 turned out for the Maple Leafs ...

Jan 11, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit ...

Despite having a 2024-25 season that would qualify as the best year for many NHL players, Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews didn't live up to his usual standard because of a lingering injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews hasn’t played up to his otherworldly standards this season, while fighting through a lingering upper-body injury. Matthews is on pace for 34 goals and ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs want to keep John Tavares leading the team alongside Auston Matthews in the NHL, but a Western ...

Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 21 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida ...

Auston Matthews was banged up to begin the season ... Sunday's game as he scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Just 34 seconds into the extra session, the Avalanche won a neutral zone ...