Matthews' goal-scoring prowess going right to his wallet
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The goals are good for so many reasons.
Auston Matthews scored another two - including the overtime winner - Sunday at the Centennial Classic in Toronto, giving him 20 on the season. That's the most among rookies, second-most in the NHL, and tops on the Maple Leafs.
Twenty's a nice round number, especially after only 36 games, but it's significant for another reason, too:
20 goals on the season for Auston Matthews qualifies for A bonus and will earn the Leafs rookie an extra $212,500.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 1, 2017
You're not dreaming, Maple Leafs fans. Matthews is real. This is actually happening. And there's still more than half a season's worth of games to go in the kid's fairy-tale season.
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