The sportsmanship of Anderson to ask an opponent to sign his stick, a rookie who just rocked him, says so much about his character. I love that there's this mutual respect.

Announcer: “you are looking at the only player to score 4 goals in his NHL debut. My be a pro player has entered the chat.

Thanks "FOUR" to anderson??!?! This guy is a freakin legend

That second goal was a friggin beauty. Gawddayum

his mom needs to be protected at all costs

Lol.... Awww " not only that .... that guy was my SON. " too adorable 😌

Here after he's just reached 60 This guy, prime for prime, may become the greatest goalscorer of all-time

if nhl players retired after one game he'd be the best of all time

hit the like button as soon as Craig Anderson said he wanted out LOL

I don’t know why, Matthews and Marner are the reasons I tune it to watch the Leafs whenever the Oilers aren’t playing.

It's stunning how he can talk about making history and be so nonchalant about it. They better win that man a cup, he certainly deserves one

The way Ellioite Friedman say genuine made me angry

His Mom is special, not the typical hockey Mom but special.

I said Matthew's is so good hes gettin 2 in his debut I was telling everyone. He got the 2nd and I was blown away that he actually did, then he got the hat trick and I said yo this is the best debut ever. Then he got the 4th and I was just outta this world at that point.. got to be one of the best if not the best hockey moment ever. Being from toronto to and being a huge lead fan since I was 5... just incredible

Man, what a night that was.. I cant even count how many times in two years he has turned a game around or did the impossible. Phenom.

As a parent of 3 young kids under 5, I started to cry watching this. His parents must be so freaking proud. Good job Mathews family.

Buddy at the end of the video... You know that puck was intended for the kid next to you... right?

Love how he stays chilled after scoring 4th goal. Shows a lot about his personality full of respect and gratitude right at the beginning of his journey. Look at him now - True Leader. Die-hard Pittsburgh fan by the way😁

3:50 best part of the whole video (get chills every time)

I’m not a Leafs fan but this made me really happy, awesome job Matthews!

I cried too Austons Mother We all cried. Finally

BIRTH OF A PHENOM

What he did is gonna be legendary in Toronto sports lore in the future

Matthew’s is a class act. Stars are my favorite team but The Maple Leafs have always been a close 2nd and Matthew’s might be my favorite player right now. I hope he brings Toronto a cup soon.

Its was the first time in over a decade i had genuine hope as a Leafs fan. Like we were going to finally turn the corner...even despite losing.

Lmao crosby 3 “ thats a great memory “

6th time I watched this. Still love it. AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF!

I'M SO PROUD OF AUSTON MATTHEWS AND SOOOO HAPPY FOR THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 🏒👍🇨🇦

I cried like a baby with tears of relief that the latest ordeal of being a Leaf fan was ending after another lost decade. It still brings tears to my eyes watching the highlights of that game

Watching this after we defeated Tampa in 6, 2023! Brings a tear to the eye. We're so lucky to have this guy! Go Leafs Go!!!

"get me out of here" lol at least Andersen has a sense of humour about it :P

Will never forget this game witnessing this game took night off to see this memorable game omg would of never thought this would happened, I was happy to see 3 but 4 in a debut omg I was in tears will never forget that moment thank you Auston you are the franchise saviour

shivers everytime I watch. we got this guy.

The way the current season is going, this will forever by the pinnacle of Matthew's career with Toronto. I can't wait til he comes to America to play REAL hockey.

I was at his first game when he scored 4 goals!!

I remember watching this game and my dad and i couldnt believe what we were seeing. Legit incredible

I prefer to call him AWESOME MATTHEWS

I live in Ottawa and when o saw you their stadium it makes me feel awesome

I have to stop watching this when I’m at work or on the train. Tears me up every time

He will be a hockey legend some day respect from rexdale toronto cuzz

66 ottawa fans disliked this video....all jokes aside! How could anyone dislike this video. Not many moments in life do we have were regardless of your favorite team you can genuinely be happy for a player team etc! 66 people need to get a life!

. . .had to come back and watch this after he just scored his 60th this season 😊

I don't even follow hockey but this is a great story! Guy seems really humble.

Seeing perspectives from players all over the league is so dope

FAVE LEAFS PLAYER EVER. I HOPE HE IS WITH US FOR YEARS TO COME.

So proud of you auston 4 goals is an amazing accomplishment. ❤

Love watching this historic game

He’s soooooo good four goals wow

6 years later he leads the league yet another season. one of the best to ever do it.

The second goal was just about as pretty as a duelist piece could be. Stripped the puck, walked it past two defendors, then just snapped it into the net and everyone is just like "wtf just happened?" If a 10 year veteran did that it would be a highlight real show.

It’s April 10th.....2022.......this kid might turn out to be pretty good.

Four Goals For Auston Matthews Good Job Matthews

"Get me outta here"

So we're just gonna ignore that 35 year old virgin at the end that basically stole the puck from the kid? mkay

Still gets me going in 2020.

Toronto fan for life ❤️❤️ Auston Matthews has been just a legend and is very apart of the maple leafs #staywithusforever🌈🏒

Very cool and great work

Anderson cracks me up 😂

Auston Matthews is a great player and you couldn't ask for a more memorable first time. The first time I watched a hockey game I couldn't believe it was real and then I got hooked because most NHL players and hockey in general are Canadians and always have been. I was into Canada before I even knew what hockey was. My big push was their incredible music scene. Then there's all the really impressive cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. It's a gem of a country and Auston's a gem of a player.

Auston's *INCREDIBLE.* I hope he's a Leaf for life.

second goal was so filthy

And in true Leafs fashion... we STILL lost lmaooo God I love the leafs. But they are going to give me a heart attack

Amazing young man ! Amazing hockey Player ! 🏒

When she cried, I cried

I think that what made the game so memorable was not the fact he scored 4 but the fact he scored 4 and the leafs still lost

Good to see him get the win in his debut congrats!

Be for he does it... I was here 04/10/2022

best nhl debut ever not even close, no one will ever top this

This guy is a freaking Legend😍😍😍😂😂😂

I hope I can be there someday.

Magical..... ❤️

*Perfect example how you can almost do anything if you are not from broken home* 😊 *But if you are from broken home like me and u have make your dream come true: WELL DONE! I can say it's not easy...* I have alway been jeallous for people whos both parents are still together. And u have lived ur childhood in a safe and comfortable home. *Amazing performance!*

Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it!!! #34justgettingwarmedup #LeafNation

best player of the modern era ... Auston Matthews !!!! Go Leafs Go !!!!

I cried harder now then I did when I seen it 3 years ago.

that second goal is sick 🔥

Almost duplicated this tonight. Hat trick. Auston is the best player in the nhl imo. This clip showed all the guys who are the best. They’re tied. Each apples his talents , experience and intelligence differently. And it’s damn fun to watch.

Could not even imagine the feeling

When you feel like a bad son for not scoring 4 goals in your NHL debut...

His mama....so precious

OMG Anderson got Austin to sign his stick! What a beauty

Amazing debut Auston. Go Leafs Go .❤

I never watched that game.. a month earlier I had been diagnosed with breast cancer and I was in shock, missed basically all his first season.. I was spending my evenings on cancer forums, freaking out, researching, and freaking myself out worse! It was an awful time. The only way I can see his first goals is on replays like this now.

How do u not know much about hockey yet your son is in the NHL. Did you not go to games while he was growing up

Aw that moment between his mom and Kadris dad is so wholesome

I love watching this video

Matthews was scoring like i did in my be a pro in nhl 19 in my debut

I am a diehard Leaf fan. And I must admit that I cried during that game.

Humble parents can produce great kids.

All giggles and fun in Toronto ever since, especially with Marner and Tavares. Oh, what? Oh, never mind.

I remember he was soooo close to getting his 5th goal at one point.

And that folks is why I have an auston Matthews Centennial outdoor classic jersey.

Best 5:41 seconds the internet has to offer right here ... i wasnt even there an i was screamin at my TV lol

I miss hockey

What a legend

I was relieved by this game because it reassured he won't be a Patrick Stefan or Alexander Daigle.

Still the best player in the league❤️

So this was a good start to the 2022 season

insane

Cool game. What was the final score?