Oct 17, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets ready for a faceoff against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period at the Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Auston Matthews is by no means a dirty player, but the fact he’s found himself in the penalty box the past three Toronto Maple Leafs games speaks volumes. (Note: Prior to last night’s game).
It speaks to a combination of frustration and on at least one occasion, the need to commit a penalty to bail out his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates.