Auston Matthews responds after viral verbal altercation with Craig Berube

PUBLICATION

Axel Williams
October 25, 2024 (9:35 PM)

SHARE THIS STORY

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has had a decent start to the NHL season although there have been some instances where he has struggled.

Perhaps his worst game of the season came last night as the Leafs lost to the St. Louis Blues in pretty embarrassing fashion. The final score was 5-1 and there was one instance during the game in which Matthews found himself with a pretty awful missed assignment that led to a goal.

Subsequently, Matthews was reamed by his head coach Craig Berube and the whole thing went viral. Today, he told reporters that it was no big deal and that in hockey, these things happen.

"It's hockey, you get yelled at sometimes ... There's obviously an impact. We obviously all respect him & his presence & everything on the bench. It's not anything you take personal"

Berube also spoke on the sequence, noting that he has always preached accountability with his players. He never wants his guys to get complacent, and that certainly shined through over here.

"It's just accountability to everybody, you know, that's all it is. It's nothing personal. It's just me being a coach and doing what I think is right at the time."

Only time will tell whether or not the Leafs are able to get out of their current funk. At this stage, fans are starting to get a bit impatient. However, it is important to stay grounded during bad stretches of hockey. Otherwise, you can fall into some serious traps.

Do you believe that Auston Matthews is the right captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite players and teams.