Oh my.

It took Auston Matthews two periods to find his way into hockey's record books.

Matthews became the first player in history to score four goals in his NHL debut when he finished off a beautiful pass by William Nylander late in the second frame. Four goals, on six shots, in 15 shifts and 11:10 in ice time. Welcome to the show.

The Ottawa Senators, though, ended up defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime. Kyle Turris scored the winner.

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Toronto Maple Leafs fans weren't the only ones crying tears of joy Wednesday night as Auston Matthews notched a hat trick in his NHL debut.

Count Auston's mother, Ema Matthews, among those celebrating, as she attended the game alongside Auston's father, Brian.

Matthews tallied three goals on three shots versus the Ottawa Senators, scoring the third just 1:25 into the second frame.

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As far as answering the hype, there's never been a better NHL debut.

With his third shot, on his seventh shift, and in five minutes of total ice time, Toronto Maple Leafs phenom (yes, phenom) Auston Matthews completed his hat trick, becoming the first No. 1 draft pick in NHL history to accomplish the feat in his first NHL game.

Matthews is the fifth player in history to turn the trick in his debut, joining Alex Smart, Real Cloutier, Fabian Brunnstrom, and Derek Stepan, according to TSN Statscentre.

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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers will open in new digs Wednesday when they take on the rival Calgary Flames.

To commemorate the event, fans attending the 18,641-seat Rogers Place will receive a team-colored orange, white, or blue T-shirt, depending on seat location.

Rogers Place marks the franchise's second home after playing out of Rexall Place since the Oilers joined the NHL in 1979. The team won five Stanley Cup championships in that barn, and hopes to bring those winning ways to their new home.

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Auston Matthews became the talk of the hockey world just an hour into the 2016-17 season.

Related: Watch: Matthews scores 1st NHL goal on 1st shot

After the Toronto Maple Leafs rookie scored his first goal off a scramble in front, Matthews put his skilled hands and legs on display, dummying two Ottawa Senators in the neutral zone before stripping Erik Karlsson of the puck and scoring his second career goal on only his sixth shift.

Matthews completed his hat trick 1:25 into the second period. Three goals on three shots.

Twitter, of course, lost its damn mind. Here's the best reactions:

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The floodgates are already open.

After claiming the first goal of the NHL season on the first shot of his career, Auston Matthews reintroduced Toronto Maple Leafs fans to their long lost idyllic state with an absolutely dazzling second.

Related: Auston Matthews scores 1st NHL goal on 1st shot

Matthews is the first No. 1 draft pick to score twice in his debut since Alex Ovechkin in 2005, according to ESPN Stats.

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Auston Matthews is on the board. It took eight minutes. And one shot.

The first overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs scored the first goal of his NHL career - and the first of the 2016-17 season - in the first period against the Ottawa Senators.

It's the 12th time a first overall pick scored in his first NHL game.

The goal was assisted by fellow rookies William Nylander and Zach Hyman.

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The 2016-17 season may already have its greatest highlight and the teams haven't even hit the ice.

Here's Patrick Kane, fully realizing he's in a real battle with the weather and his umbrella, while walking the red carpet in Chicago Wednesday. And just when he thinks he's regained control - at this point mid-wink with a fan - the thing absolutely implodes on the reigning Hart Trophy winner.

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Wayne Gretzky's going to need a parking spot.

No. 99 returned to Edmonton on Wednesday, when he was named partner and vice-chairman of the Oilers Entertainment Group. And while his day-to-day role has yet to be determined, his job will be far from ceremonial.

According to TSN's Frank Seravalli, "Gretzky's voice will be heard in hockey-related discussions, serving as a sounding board in addition to serving in a variety of community roles."

For Gretzky, it was about timing. He said he's had opportunities to get back into the game after his coaching tenure in Arizona ended in 2009, but was waiting for the right one.

"We felt like this was a really great opportunity for me to get back in the game and do what we all want to do: win a Stanley Cup," Gretzky said. "I’m privileged and proud to be back as an Oiler."

While he was named partner, Gretzky will not have a financial stake in the Oilers, and both he and owner Daryl Katz made a point to remind everyone of who runs the Oilers hockey team: president and general manager Peter Chiarelli.

"This is Peter's team," Gretzky said. "You’re not going to see me calling teams (for trades). That’s for Peter to do."

Gretzky added that he's "thrilled to be back," and is looking forward to being part of an Oilers team on the rise.

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The NHL will introduce its 31st team next season, with the addition of Las Vegas, but there doesn't appear to be any urgency to continue that growth.

As the NHL readies for Las Vegas and an expansion draft next June, further expansion talk is on the back burner, according to Jeremy Jacobs, owner of the Boston Bruins and chairman of the NHL's board of governors.

"I really don't (see additional expansion talk). I believe we’re looking for balance now," Jacobs told CSNNE's Joe Haggerty. "We have 16 teams in the East and 15 teams in the West. There isn't as much compelling reason as there was. I think this league is looking for more stability."

That's bad news for hockey fans in Quebec City and Seattle, among other markets.

Aside from Las Vegas, Quebec City was the only other applicant for the NHL's latest expansion process. The Quebec capital recently opened the new Videotron Centre.

"The saying is that 'the best new business is to take care of your old business.' I think it's really important that all of these franchises are strong and stable," Jacobs added. "We've got tremendous balance in our competition today."

Interestingly enough, in October 2015, Jacobs expressed interest in the NHL expanding to Houston, which has an NHL-ready arena in the Toyota Center, the former home of the AHL's Houston Aeros, who uprooted for Iowa in 2013.

As an added benefit, the team would align in the West and have a natural rival in the cross-state Dallas Stars.

As for Las Vegas, the team continues to move forward under the guidance of general manager George McPhee, who recently conducted a mock draft to prepare for the live event next summer.

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