Last night, one of the most confusing but hilarious moments happened between Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzļikins and Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews. Seven minutes into the first period, Merzļikins and Matthews both lost their sticks at the same time,

At this stage of our existence, it’s rare to see something unprecedented, but Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews entered a truly bizarre interaction during Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight and things got wild in the first period. During a shift in the offensive zone, Leafs captain Auston Matthews lost his stick near the Blue Jackets net.

The Jackets weren't given much of a chance in this game, but they played a true "Team Game" to upset Cup favorite Toronto. They've now outscored the Maple Leafs 11-3 in two games this season.

Toronto's captain admitted post-game that he would've liked to have heard the crowd more following Reaves' fight in the opening minutes of the game.

Auston Matthews was on the end of a bizarre penalty after being left without a stick and needing to use a different piece of lumber for a brief moment.

In an even more bizarre incident for the Leafs, their captain, Auston Matthews, exchanged sticks with the opposite goalie, Elvis Merzilkins. With 6:26 left in the first period, Matthews was ...

the game wasn’t without its share of memorable moments – particularly a bizarre incident involving captain Auston Matthews and Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. The unusual exchange ...

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) battles for the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90). (Credit: IMAGN) Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ...

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews was issued a minor penalty, along with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, when the players used one another's stick in the first ...

TORONTO (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped ... Conference’s first wild card spot. Auston Matthews scored for Toronto, and Dennis ...

Leafs Captain Auston Matthews initially had no idea why he was given a minor penalty when he grabbed Elvis Merzlikins' stick after the two collided with one another.