US EditionNHL Roundup: Isles’ OT Win Spoils Auston Matthews’ Historic Goal
Matthews scored 421 goals faster than Mats Sundin’s 420, aided by 705 assists from 61 teammates, marking a new franchise record for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs captain, became the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer with 421 goals after scoring twice against the New York Islanders and once against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.
- After a recent scoring run, Matthews scored twice against the New York Islanders, while 61 different Maple Leafs players contributed 705 assists, including 152 from Mitch Marner.
- The bench cleared as teammates joined Auston Matthews on the ice for the milestone, while Scott Laughton noted it was "cool seeing them on the ice and being around."
- Fans are expected to greet Matthews with an ovation at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday as commentators praised his milestone as an amazing accomplishment for an Original Six franchise.
- Historically, Mats Sundin's benchmark of 420 goals in 981 games provides context as the Florida Panthers returned since May 18, intensifying season rivalries.
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Matthews thrilled with Sundin’s special appearance to recognize goals record
The fact that Mats Sundin flew from Sweden to Toronto to help honour Auston Matthews’ accomplishment of becoming the Maple Leafs franchise leader in goals scored tugged on the current captain’s heartstrings.
Prince George Citizen
Matthews thrilled with Sundin's special appearance to recognize goals record
TORONTO — The fact that Mats Sundin flew from Sweden to Toronto to help honour Auston Matthews' accomplishment of becoming the Maple Leafs franchise leader in goals scored tugged on the current captain’s heartstrings.
The Hamilton Spectator
Auston Matthews breaks Maple Leafs goal record: 61 of his teammates get Budweiser Zero delivery for assisting
A total of 705 assists were made on his 421 goals to date, and a number of his fellow teammates recognized the achievement after numbered Budweiser Zeros arrived at their doorstep.
NHL roundup: Isles’ OT win spoils Auston Matthews’ historic goal
Auston Matthews became the Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading goal scorer Saturday night, but Matthew Schaefer scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, as the New York Islanders earned a 4-3 win in Elmont, N.Y. Schaefer, the No. 1 overa...
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