Matthews, Domi stick around postgame to sign autographs on ice

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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