Fan's Choice of Attire Causing Commotion Among Maple Leafs Nation

As the puck dropped for game five in Toronto tonight, a chill swept through the Leafs faithful. It was the stark, cold specter of what could potentially unfold if the team doesn't skate their way into playoff glory.

Adding an odd twist to the event was a fan's offbeat choice of attire. This fan, having shelled out for a premium ice-level seat, donned an Auston Matthews jersey. However, this jersey was a stark contrast to the sea of blue Leafs jerseys swarming the crowd. It bore the colors and emblem of the Arizona Coyotes, complete with Matthews' name and number.

Matthews, a native of Arizona, is a familiar figure to any fan not living under a hockey puck. He commands an annual salary of $11,640,000, and with a year left on his contract, speculation has been brewing in the hockey rumor mill, suggesting the possibility of Matthews' departure from Toronto.

Matthews, the 2016 draft's first overall pick, has been instrumental in pushing the Leafs to unprecedented playoff heights during his tenure. Both the team and their General Manager, Kyle Dubas, are pinning their hopes on the current playoff sprint to persuade Matthews to continue his journey with Leafs Nation.

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