C Auston Matthews - ZSC Lions, NLA (2016 Draft) V

[Liminality]

Matthews' line was stuck on the ice for a very lengthy defensive-zone shift; they were under siege from Brendan Gallagher's line. Matthews, in particular, was beaten in the corner by Gallagher just moments before Gallagher scored the 1-0 goal.

I think there were 3 US players who drifted away from Gallagher on the actual goal. They were definitely following the puck on that play and not taking notice of the open man. Not good on Matthews but that wasn't good on any of the players there.

Did make some nice offensive plays that period and thought he entered the zone pretty easily when given the chance, problem is Canada has the puck most of the time.

 

[JMcLeaf]

Great shot!

 

[Woodhouse]

And back to being very un-clutch...

You were saying?

 

[WTFMAN99]

Matthews' line was stuck on the ice for a very lengthy defensive-zone shift; they were under siege from Brendan Gallagher's line. Matthews, in particular, was beaten in the corner by Gallagher just moments before Gallagher scored the 1-0 goal.

2nd goal wasn't his fault though, I blame U.S. wingers and defenseman before I blame Matthews on that one.

Canada's forwards flew the zone early. Only 1 defenseman back, either the U.S. winger needs to recognize this and cover for him or the defenseman needs to read it better.

 

[thomast]

Excellent shot from Matthews. He is everything for this Team USA.

 

[NarcoPolo]

And back to being very un-clutch...

lol.

what a bomb

 

[kooma 13]

Excellent shot from Matthews. He is everything for this Team USA.

agreed. he is the exact type of player i would love in my team. too bad my team plays in FEL.

 

[Gabranth]

Can Matthews score with a slapshot? Yes he can.

 

[NarcoPolo]

Matthews' line was stuck on the ice for a very lengthy defensive-zone shift; they were under siege from Brendan Gallagher's line. Matthews, in particular, was beaten in the corner by Gallagher just moments before Gallagher scored the 1-0 goal.

meh, they were hemed in before that line was on the ice.. already looks better than laine did today though

 

[WTFMAN99]

Can Matthews score with a slapshot? Yes he can.

As a Leaf fan, had a memory of Sundin just winding up for a slap shot off the half wall and just over powering the goalie...

 

[Bruce Granville]

You were saying?

I'm glad he heard me

 

[felixhockey]

Wow what a bomb! that was going a little wide though before it hit larkin/defenseman in front of the net

 

[Leafy Undergrowth]

Any issues with that big game goal? Maybe because it was a PP goal it should only count as half?

 

[Gsus]

I think it hit Larkin but anyways, Matthews's goal. Wouldn't have prolly gone wihtout hitting him tho.

 

[felixhockey]

Any issues with that big game goal? Maybe because it was a PP goal it should only count as half?

I mean there is this small issue of it going wide unless it hits larkin

 

[Pi]

Matthews is ridiculous. He's got every shot in the book in his arsenal, playing centre as an 18 year old. Wow. Heavy underdogs against Canada and they might win!

We got our franchise centre. Stoked to have him in Toronto.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

What Matthews and Laine have done this season is absolutely ridiculous.

But Auston has been a little better in this tournament.

 

[WTFMAN99]

What Matthews and Laine have done this season is absolutely ridiculous.

Yeah, really do wonder what Pulj would have done in this tournament if he was here too.

 

[Kelly]

As a Leaf fan, had a memory of Sundin just winding up for a slap shot off the half wall and just over powering the goalie...

Something like this?

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[WTFMAN99]

Matthews just shrugged off Rielly to go in alone and nearly scored a goal. Rielly is not a weak guy, he's a big gym rat....damn. He's 18!!!!

 

[Gabranth]

Matthews just shrugged off Rielly to go in alone and nearly scored a goal. Rielly is not a weak guy, he's a big gym rat....damn. He's 18!!!!

But wasn't Matthews supposed to be a choker in big games?

 

[FinnishSniper]

Matthews' line was stuck on the ice for a very lengthy defensive-zone shift; they were under siege from Brendan Gallagher's line. Matthews, in particular, was beaten in the corner by Gallagher just moments before Gallagher scored the 1-0 goal.

+he forgot his man(gallagher) in front and he scored

 

[kxx]

That goal from Matthews ...

Playing really good here now

Nice he's getting some help

 

[TheDoldrums]

Matthews is solely responsible for goals against when he's on the ice and his goal was pure luck. Thanks for your contributions Winnipeg/Finland.

He made a nice play there to get by Rielly to the net, couldn't finish it though.

 

[Brewsky]

Wow, what a rocket by Auston Matthews, what can't this guy do skill set is versatile.