Auston Matthews has taken the NHL by storm. His four-goal debut led to a mad rush by Maple Leafs fans and hockey fans around the world to try and buy anything with the rookies name on it. All of that buzz has made Matthews’ sweater the best-selling in the NHL and one tough item to find.
Since going on sale on Thursday, Auston Matthews has best selling jersey in the NHL, according to Fanatics. pic.twitter.com/bjaMD5uJGC
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 16, 2016
Fanatics may not represent the league’s official jersey sale numbers, but they’re probably a pretty close representation.
Additional proof can be found in the fact Toronto’s team store couldn’t keep up with the demand.
The #leafs had 700 Matthews sweaters made for their team store tonight and, by the looks of the crowd, many have already been purchased.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 15, 2016
And following the four-goal game:
Leafs had to quickly make hundreds of them for the team store after the four-goal game. https://t.co/Y3iEjgly8q
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) October 16, 2016
Matthews’ story in the NHL is just getting started and it’s highly likely jersey sales will keep booming as his legend grows.
