“Auston Matthews: The Unstoppable Force Eyeing NHL History with Insane Scoring Streak! Will he Surpass 60 Goals Again?”
Auston Matthews continues to solidify his place in Toronto Maple Leafs history, recently achieving his 20th and 21st goals of the season, marking his eighth 20-goal season – tying him with franchise legend Frank Mahovlich. Notably, Matthews surpassed Mahovlich’s record in fewer seasons, underlining his rapid ascent in the team’s scoring annals. In the 2022-23…
Auston Matthews continues to solidify his place in Toronto Maple Leafs history, recently achieving his 20th and 21st goals of the season, marking his eighth 20-goal season – tying him with franchise legend Frank Mahovlich. Notably, Matthews surpassed Mahovlich’s record in fewer seasons, underlining his rapid ascent in the team’s scoring annals.
In the 2022-23 season’s twilight, Matthews surpassed Mahovlich in franchise goals, reaching his 295th career goal. Looking ahead, he aims to surpass Darryl Sittler’s record for the fourth most 20-goal seasons during the 2024-25 season. Further milestones beckon, with eyes set on the third position currently held by Dave Keon and Ron Ellis, followed by the pursuit of leader Mats Sundin with an impressive 13 such seasons.
Currently leading the league with 21 goals this season, Matthews sets his sights on the coveted 30-goal mark, seeking to tie Sittler for the second most in franchise history with eight – Mats Sundin tops this category with ten. Notably, Matthews already holds Maple Leafs records for most 40-goal and 60-goal seasons.
The question lingers: Can Matthews replicate his remarkable 60-goal season? Despite a brief cooling off after a flurry of early-season hat tricks, the two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner recently rekindled his scoring prowess, notching seven goals in the last five games, propelling him to the league’s goal-scoring summit. If he attains the 60-goal milestone again, he would stand as the only current NHL player with multiple 60-goal seasons and join an elite group of just eight players in league history.
Remarkably, Matthews’ scoring dominance extends to even-strength situations, leading the league with 14 goals at 5 on 5. As the Maple Leafs embark on a three-game homestand, anticipation grows for Matthews to further etch his name in both franchise and league history.
