Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Reacts to Blue Jays’ World Series Appearance
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews expressed excitement after the Toronto Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time in over 30 years. The Blue Jays secured a 4-3 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, prompting Matthews to share his reaction on social media.
He reshared the Blue Jays’ Instagram post which read, “WE’RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!! #WANTITALL.” Matthews added his own enthusiastic comment, writing “LFGGG,” a slang term short for “Let’s fu*king go.”
Auston Matthews’ 2024-25 Season Recap
Matthews had a busy 2024-25 season, marking his first year as team captain. Despite missing 15 games due to two separate injuries, he still delivered strong offensive numbers, scoring 33 goals and compiling 78 points across 67 games. Although these numbers were lower than his impressive 69-goal tally in the 2023-24 season, Matthews continued to be a key player for the Leafs.
During the playoffs, Matthews recorded 11 points in 13 games, netting three goals and providing eight assists. He started the postseason strong but struggled in the later matchups, going scoreless in four of the last five games against the Florida Panthers. Toronto defeated the Ottawa Senators in the first round but ultimately fell to the Panthers in a tough seven-game series.
It was another disappointing season for the Maple Leafs, who have only managed two winning campaigns since drafting Matthews first overall in 2016. However, Matthews is reportedly healthier this season and has already contributed two goals and two assists in six games.
Maple Leafs Fall to Kraken in Overtime
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 4-3 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday. Josh Mahura scored the winning goal just 3:06 into overtime.
Toronto showed moments of strong play, with John Tavares scoring twice, including a power-play goal. Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews also contributed offensively with a goal and an assist, respectively.
Despite their efforts, the Leafs made critical mistakes at key moments, which allowed the Kraken to seize the lead. Toronto coach Craig Berube acknowledged the team’s inconsistency throughout the game.
“When the Leafs played the right way, they looked good, but too many lapses hurt them,” Berube said. He also pointed out spacing issues and a breakdown in man-to-man coverage that led to the overtime-winning goal.
Looking Ahead
Toronto will aim to bounce back as they face the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. Fans will be eager to see the Leafs tighten their play and return to winning form.
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