Capping off the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller had himself a day to remember.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Team Matthews won the championship 7-4 over Team McDavid in Toronto, and Keller tallied a goal with three assists in two games.
Leaving the puck back for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, he pinpointed Arizona native Auston Matthews with a pass out of the defensive zone. Driving through the offensive zone and towards Team McDavid’s goal, Matthews found Keller who was open for a tap-in, scoring the first goal of the championship 2:19 in.
Kells with the finish 😮💨#Yotes | #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/iYogMyp0qH
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) February 3, 2024
Up 4-3, Keller turned on the jets and fed Matthews with the puck for a one-timer 4:59 into the second half of the final.
Jim Montgomery is HYPED after that Matthews one-timer 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/GfmBL8ttX4
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) February 3, 2024
Making his mark in the second semifinal matchup as well, Keller had a helper on Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner’s goal.
The lone ‘Yotes representative was able to showcase his skill in front of the eyes of all hockey fans, continuing to put Arizona hockey on the map.
Winning the event, Team Matthews claimed the grand prize of the All-Star game, $1 million. In the end, Matthews won the MVP of the festivities with two goals and two assists.
Now, Keller will return to the Valley as the Coyotes will gear up for a battle with the Vegas Golden Knights on Feb. 8.
Clayton Keller posts assist in Team Matthews’ 6-5 SO win over Team Hughes
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Alec Cipollini is a reporter of the Arizona Coyotes and Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account @AlecCipollini
