The 2019-20 season opened at home for the Toronto Maple Leafs... John Tavares was named the 25th captain in franchise history, while Matthews, Marner, and Rielly were all named alternate captains. The Leafs fell behind 1-0 to Ottawa only 25 seconds into the game... then, with the game tied 2-2 in the second, Auston Matthews scores 2 goals to put the Leafs in total control of the game. Those 2 goals give Matthews 9 goals and 2 assists in 4 season opening games. Tyson Barrie also played outstanding and had 2 assists in his Toronto debut... the Leafs went on to beat Ottawa 5-3.
