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Matthews scores milestone 60th as Leafs clinch home ice in 1st round
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McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honors National News - Bally Sports
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Auston Matthews, Igor Shesterkin, Connor McDavid named NHL's Hart Trophy finalists - ESPN
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2022 NHL Awards primer and predictions: Matthews or McDavid for MVP?
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Video: Auston Matthews Gives Young Fan in Stands His Hockey Stick at Maple Leafs Game, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Leafs' Auston Matthews Wins Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP
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Auston Matthews on a relentless push for 50 goals: 'Best player in the league
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Hart Trophy winner 2022: Auston Matthews first Maple Leafs player to win since 1955 - DraftKings Network
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Auston Matthews' career year gives Maple Leafs playoff hopes
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Maple Leafs 2019-20: Who was Toronto's MVP?
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Maple Leafs need Auston Matthews to be their alpha dog again