# @eliteprospectshockey on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CamoY8YBJaV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/19887027-eliteprospectshockey-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-03-02T13:45:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Elite Prospects (@eliteprospectshockey) — https://gondola.cc/eliteprospectshockey

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Auston Matthews is making a strong case for the Hart Trophy this season. 
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EP Rinkside Columnist Ryan Lambert weighed in on why Matthews should be a front runner for the Hart.
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"The real answer, though, should be Auston Matthews, who leads the league in goals and is fourth in points — totals he padded in a few games this week but crucially is among the absolute best defensive players in the league. Among forwards who have played at least 750 minutes at 5-on-5, he’s first in expected goals against at just over 27, and also is second in expected goals for at just under 44. That’s an expected-goals share of 61.5 percent, the third-best of every player with at least 500 minutes (behind only Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand). If you add in the insane talent level that means he’s likely to keep it up, and his defensive impacts, I can’t think of a skater who’s more worthy of the award this season. Even if I’m a real “points” freak."
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