Mitch Marner surpassed George Armstrong for sixth place on the @MapleLeafs all-time assists list with his 418th career assist. Auston Matthews has scored 40 goals in 46 games, putting him on pace to finish with 71 in 82, a feat achieved by only eight players in NHL history. Matthews also became the fastest player to reach 600 points in Toronto Maple Leafs history and has already tied his goal total from last season, making him a strong contender for the Rocket Richard trophy. He is on track to become the first NHL player since 1992-93 to score 70 goals in a season.
“Nothing surprises you anymore” Auston Matthews continues to set franchise records. The watch to become the first NHL player since 92-93 to score 70 in a season is definitely on. ⤵️ https://t.co/qW46Y9o6QO https://t.co/qW46Y9o6QO
Auston Matthews has already tied his goal total from last season 🤯 He's currently -300 to win the Rocket Richard trophy 👀 https://t.co/tgchagQLg4
Auston Matthews is the fastest player to 600 points in Toronto Maple Leafs history. Matthews scored his 40th goal of the season in the Leafs' win over the Jets. https://t.co/9hUphrUSrs
Auston Matthews has 40 goals in 46 games. If he keeps up this pace, he finishes with 71 in 82. Last two players to score 70 or more in a season were Teemu Selanne and Alex Mogilny in 1992-93. Only eight players have done it in NHL history.
Mitch Marner’s assist in the third period was the 418th of his career, moving him past George Armstrong for sole possession of sixth place on the @MapleLeafs all-time assists list.