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Auston Matthews

Center · Toronto Maple Leafs

2016 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 1 (#1) — Toronto Maple Leafs

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 7:30 PM ET @ Lightning

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Age 286'3"215 lbsShoots LeftSan Ramon, USA

Current Season

GP

51

Goals

26

Assists

22

Points

48

+/-

+4

S%

13.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 3@ EDM0110021:11
Feb 2@ CGY011+2216:35
Jan 31@ VAN011+1722:30
Jan 29@ SEA000-1421:00
Jan 27vs BUF1230319:36

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$13.25M

Total Value

$53.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Analyst Drops Hot Take on Matthews as Lone Star

An analyst stirs the pot with a bold take on Auston Matthews carrying Toronto as the ultimate standalone superstar in a league full of stacked rosters. Leafs Nation debates this nonstop because AM's goal-scoring machine act defines their hopes amid playoff droughts. NHL insiders know one elite sniper changes everything, but does Matthews' shine blind everyone to Toronto's supporting cast flaws?

Toronto Maple Leafs
News
Modano on USA Gold's Boost for Matthews

Hall of Famer Mike Modano breaks down how America's first men's hockey gold since 1980 ripples into the NHL spotlight for Auston Matthews. The former U.S. Olympian eyes the Toronto star's game as this Olympic high fuels national pride and player legacies. With Hughes brothers leading the charge, Modano sees big motivational waves hitting the league's top Americans right now.

Toronto Maple LeafsNew Jersey Devils
Olympics
2030 Olympic Locks: Canada, USA Rosters Revealed

Team USA rides high off their 2026 gold, with 19 roster spots primed for returnees like Matthews, Eichel, and the Tkachuk brothers still in their prime. Canada faces a roster shakeup, waving goodbye to Crosby at 42 and vets like Doughty while leaning on McDavid, MacKinnon, and young guns such as Bedard and Celebrini. Goalie battles loom large on both sides, from Oettinger and Swayman for the Americans to Thompson and wild cards like Cossa for the Canadians.

Dallas StarsSan Jose Sharks
Game Recap
USA's Gold Turns into Gaudreau Tribute - Kids Join Ice Ceremony

Team USA's men's hockey squad clinches Olympic gold with a 2-1 overtime thriller over Canada, but the real story unfolds in the emotional aftermath as players honor the late Johnny Gaudreau. Matthew Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, and Zach Werenski carry Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey around the rink, then invite his young children onto the ice for the medal ceremony and photos.

Toronto Maple LeafsFlorida Panthers
News
Seravalli Eats Crow - Matthews Gets His Apology From a Skeptic

Frank Seravalli, one of the league's most prominent insiders and a notable critic of the Maple Leafs captain, has publicly reversed course and offered Matthews a rare on-air apology. The move signals a significant shift in how one of hockey's most influential voices views the polarizing star. What prompted such a dramatic about-face from a media figure known for his sharp takes remains the central question.

Toronto Maple Leafs
Playoffs
Matthews' Gold Ignites Leafs Surge

Auston Matthews returns from Olympic gold with Toronto riding high toward the playoffs, his medal momentum shifting the club's trajectory. Teammates feel the buzz as the captain's international heroics translate to rink dominance back home. Leafs brass count on this spark to navigate the tight Eastern race where every point counts.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Auston Matthews's stats this season?
Auston Matthews has 26 goals and 22 assists for 48 points in 51 games this season.
What team does Auston Matthews play for?
Auston Matthews is a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What is Auston Matthews's contract?
Auston Matthews has a cap hit of $13.25M with 2 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Auston Matthews drafted?
Auston Matthews was drafted in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1, Pick 1 (1 overall).
Where is Auston Matthews from?
Auston Matthews is 28 years old and was born in San Ramon, USA.