Toronto Maple Leafs Star Fires Shots At Fans After Victorious Comeback

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Hunter Bowman
November 7, 2023 (1:47 PM)

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In last night's game, Auston Matthews had a special message for the Toronto fans, and he cheekily addressed it in his post-game comments.

The Leafs got off to a sluggish start in their matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning, falling behind 4-1 after scoring the initial goal. The crowd expressed their displeasure with some boos as the first period came to an end.

However, this didn't faze Matthews and his teammates. In a moment that added more excitement to the game, Matthews, after netting a beautiful goal on a pass from Matthew Knies, celebrated by gesturing to the fans, encouraging them to get on their feet.

The Leafs mounted a remarkable comeback, eventually winning the game 6-5 in overtime, solidifying the Lightning as their emerging rivals.

Following the match, Matthews explained the motive behind his celebratory gesture, expressing his desire for Leaf fans to remain engaged and not give up on the team too early.

"After the first period, considering the energy and the boos, which were warranted, I just wanted to keep the fans engaged and awake."

Leafs fans have been vocal this season, and they haven't hesitated to voice their displeasure when they feel the team is underperforming. Despite the early-season turbulence, the Leafs currently hold a 6-4-2 record, firmly positioning them in the middle of the standings, and they seem poised for further improvement.

Source: Hockeypatrol