The Arizona faithful love their Auston Matthews and he loves them back.
Following the Toronto Maple Leafs forward's first game at his hometown arena, the 19-year-old - along with Coyotes forward Max Domi - stuck around to sign autographs for local youth hockey players on the ice.
Auston Matthews on the ice with Max Domi for a post-game picture with local youth hockey players. pic.twitter.com/zWzXzGzXFx
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) December 24, 2016
In all upwards of 500 thrilled fans stuck around to meet two of the city's biggest stars, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen.
The present and the future. #AllAZ pic.twitter.com/roVLIr2BsJ
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) December 24, 2016
Matthews finished the game with an assist and three shots as his club skated away with a 4-1 victory.
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