Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Surprises Young Fan After His Amazing Costume Goes Viral
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews met the fan who dressed up like a life sized Auston Matthews hockey card, showcasing his love for the community.
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a return action on Halloween night, one child has already stolen the spotlight with an incredible costume. Grayson, the young fan, showcased his passion for the team and captain Auston Matthews by dressing as an Auston Matthews Upper Deck hockey card , which has now led to the opportunity to meet his idol.
The Maple Leafs shared a post this afternoon on their official Instagram account, showing Grayson getting to meet Matthews and some.other notable Leafs, and the interaction was memorable.
Here is a video of the interaction, as per the Maple Leafs on X:
This fan interaction underscores Auston Matthews' leadership within the organization. Engaging with fans is a vital aspect of his role, and Matthews has embraced this responsibility wholeheartedly. He frequently makes himself available to the media and takes accountability for his actions, on the ice, just as he did following the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on last Saturday night.
As far as what's on the docket for his Halloween night, Matthews and the Leafs have a date with the Kraken at Scotiabank Arena. Hopefully the Buds are able to make it 2 wins in a row after a thrilling victory over the Winnipeg Jets earlier this week.
