Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews recently sat down with Colby Armstrong on On The Couch to discuss his career and some of the memories that have shaped him as a player. The video can be seen and listened to below.
One particular moment that stood out in the video was Matthews’ recollection of scoring on legendary goalie Marc-André Fleury early in his career. During the casual, laid-back conversation, he also discussed the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off and his potential linemates. However, his story about Fleury caught my attention. With his characteristic calm demeanour, Matthews opened up about how he managed to get one past Fleury. In doing so, he gave fans an inside look at his mental approach to goal-scoring.
Matthews Shares His Thoughts on the 4 Nations Face-Off
The interview began with Matthews sharing his excitement for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, which he sees as an important step toward the Olympics in two years. With a relaxed tone, he noted that the competition would be intense and provide an excellent preview for the future. “I think it’s going to be very competitive. I think it’ll be a nice precursor to the Olympics,” Matthews said.
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Matthews also reflected on the players he’s most excited to play with, particularly Clayton Keller. He seems to have built a bond with the young former Arizona Coyote, and now Utah player. He described Keller as “really underrated.” The chemistry between them, especially during international play, could be an intriguing development to follow as Team USA prepares for bigger tournaments.
The Segment on Armstrong’s and Matthews’ Shots Was Interesting
Moving on from the tournament discussion, the conversation took a light-hearted turn when Armstrong and Matthews were asked to demonstrate their shots. Matthews, ever the competitor, casually agreed to show off his skills. He explained that he likes to vary his shots and has a strategic approach to beating goalies.
Matthews noted, “I like to shoot it from that [left] side, bring it out here, wait on the left, transfer to the right.” Matthews then demonstrated his signature movement.
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Armstrong, amused by the challenge, took a turn to show his shot, and Matthews then returned the favour, demonstrating…
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