On this day in 2019: Auston Matthews delivers iconic celly after scoring clutch goal

The earlier goal was called back due to a challenge from Colorado for goaltender interference. Once again, it was a debatable call that could've gone either way. Regardless, the goal was called back. Less than a minute later, William Nylander made a ridiculous cross-ice pass to a streaking Matthews who one-timed it passed Jonathan Bernier.

The goal led to one of Matthews' most emphatic celebrations where the future MVP spun back towards the net and signalled the goal with an outstretched hand, like an official.

We've seen a handful of players gesture the same way in recent years, so in some ways, Matthews is a bit of a trailblazer - not just for his goal scoring prowess, but also for the swagger with which he plays.