NBC wants a piece of Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews has the attention of network executives, too.

NBC will broadcast Matthews' debut at Air Canada Centre on Saturday versus the Boston Bruins on sister network NBCSN, citing the Toronto Maple Leafs rookie's incredible four-goal performance in his NHL debut as the impetus behind the decision.

The Scottsdale, Ariz., native of Mexican-American descent made headlines across the United States and Canada when he became the first player in history to score four times in his debut. ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and even the Rolling Stone were among major publications to feature the 19-year-old wonder Thursday morning.

Toronto was originally scheduled to appear on NBC and NBCSN once this season for the Centennial Classic versus the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 1.

The Edmonton Oilers and the NHL's other megastar, Connor McDavid, are not on the broadcast schedule. There's a glorious opportunity to add them on Nov. 1, when Matthews and McDavid square off for the first time.