Justin Bieber fires up Leafs Nation with a bold message to Auston Matthews amid his marriage troubles with Hailey Bieber

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't the only ones celebrating their thrilling Game 6 win over the Florida Panthers—diehard Leafs fan and global pop sensation Justin Bieber made sure to share his excitement in a way only he can.Following the Leafs' clutch 2-0 victory Friday night, Justin Bieber took to Instagram to shower star center Auston Matthews with praise. The game-saving performance saw Matthews finally break through with a goal after being held scoreless in the series, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.Bieber posted celebratory photos of Matthews on the ice, paired with Bob Marley’s iconic track “Natural Mystic” playing in the background. But it was his caption that stole the show: "My captain Gets It Done. Game 7 Muthafkas."The message was bold, brash, and exactly what Leafs fans needed to feel the energy heading into the winner-takes-all Game 7.This isn’t the first time Bieber has publicly shown his admiration for Matthews. The Grammy-winning artist served as a celebrity captain for Team Matthews during the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, even joining Matthews, Mitch Marner, and Morgan Rielly during warmups.More recently, Bieber suited up for the LA Kings Celebrity Charity Game in February 2025, helping raise money for wildfire relief efforts in California.His close friendship with Matthews, one of the NHL's premier talents, has become a source of buzz among hockey fans. It’s clear the connection goes beyond fandom—it’s personal.After the game, Matthews didn’t bask in the spotlight for long. Instead, he focused on the team's resilience: "Feels good. Always feels good. But just to get that win feels great...we got one more job to finish," he said. Matthews called it a “gutsy” win, praising the entire lineup for their relentless effort.Also Read: Is $96M Mikko Rantanen just a playoff fraud? — Stars fans furious after Game 5 no-showWith Game 7 set to unfold at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the Leafs will have home-ice advantage and a fired-up fanbase—including one of their most famous supporters—cheering them on.