Auston Matthews lists Travis Konecny as NHL's most underrated player

^{Published on 2025-01-07 16:25:25 - MSN}

Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are making waves with their new McDonald's commercial, which pits the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain against the Edmonton Oilers' superstar in a skills competition for the ages.

Auston Matthews, a prominent figure in the NHL, recently highlighted Philadelphia Flyers' forward Travis Konecny as the league's most underrated player during an interview on the "32 Thoughts" podcast. Matthews praised Konecny for his consistent performance, noting that he often goes unnoticed despite his significant contributions on the ice. Konecny, who has been with the Flyers since being drafted in 2015, has shown remarkable improvement, particularly in the 2022-2023 season where he achieved career highs in goals, assists, and points. His ability to play a complete game, including strong defensive play and penalty killing, alongside his offensive output, underscores why Matthews believes he deserves more recognition.

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Auston Matthews lists Travis Konecny as NHL's most underrated player