"This guy isn't f****** human": Paul Bissonnette lauds Auston Matthews after his sixth hattrick of the season

By Arnab Mondal

Modified Feb 23, 2024 16:46 GMT

Former professional hockey player Paul Bissonnette took to social media to express his awe and admiration for Auston Matthews after the Toronto Maple Leafs star forward netted his sixth hat trick of the season. In a tweet that quickly garnered attention from hockey fans worldwide, Bissonnette exclaimed,

"The gloat is in full Pablo mode. This guy isn’t f**king human. He’s the MVP."

In a 9-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks, Auston Matthews netted three goals in less than 26 minutes. Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies assisted the first goal, setting the tone for the rest of the game.

The second was scored on the power play with assists from Marner and William Nylander.

His third goal of the night, assisted by Knies and Jake McCabe, marked his 48th goal of the season, putting him on track to reach the coveted 50-goal milestone.

William Nylander, meanwhile, registered his 500th career point with a power-play goal in the first period.

Auston Matthews shines as Maple Leafs dominate Ducks

The Toronto Maple Leafs easily won the game against Anaheim Ducks with a 9-2 scoreline.

Matthews scored his first goal on a quick shot from a great pass by Matthew Knies. McMann and Jake McCabe added to the score, showcasing the Leafs' offensive strength.

The Ducks' Frank Vatrano reduced the arrears, but the Leafs' William Nylander stretched their lead before the first period's conclusion.

Matthews scored his second goal of the night in the second period, on a power play. Tyler Bertuzzi also got on the scoresheet, thanks to a Matthews assist.

Matthews completed the hat trick early in the second period. McMann and Nicholas Robertson contributed further to the Ducks' defeat, adding a couple more goals.

The Maple Leafs' victory came with a downside: defender William Lagesson's injury.