It's well-known among hockey enthusiasts that when a player scores three goals in one game—a "hat trick"—fans celebrate by tossing their hats onto the rink. However, during one particular game, a Toronto Maple Leafs fan decided to deviate from tradition with a unique addition to the ice.
The arena crew member tasked with retrieving the unusual object appeared less than thrilled about his job that day. Despite Matthews' notable performance, the Leafs suffered a 6-4 loss, in a turn of events that seemed all too familiar for their fans. This sentiment was echoed in another tweet by @ohscottieknows available here: