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Auston Matthews named NHL All-Star MVP

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Auston Matthews regaled the home crowd Saturday with two goals and four points to earn the 2024 All-Star Game MVP.

After registering just one assist against Team Hughes, the Toronto Maple Leafs captain helped Team Matthews beat back Team McDavid in the final with a dazzling two-goal, three-point performance. His second tally of the contest stood as the game-winner.

The sniper's victory marks the second year in a row where a player representing the host city won MVP. Matthew Tkachuk earned the title in 2023 when the Florida Panthers hosted the festivities.

"I've been lucky to play a couple of these, but never won, so this one feels good to get here in the hometown," Matthews said, per Sportsnet. "The fans (have been) great all weekend, just a great atmosphere."

"Couldn't have written it up any better than this," he added.

Matthews leads the league with 40 goals in 46 games. He won back-to-back Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies in 2021 and 2022.

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