Alex Ovechkin expresses his support for Auston Matthews potentially surpassing his goal-scoring record since 2005 by aiming for 70 goals this season. Despite Matthews' recent slowdown in scoring, Ovechkin remains optimistic about his chances.
While Auston Matthews is cooling off of late with just three goals in 11 games, Alex Ovechkin still likes his chances of hitting 70 goals, @markhmasters writes: https://t.co/57s0qwbg3R
"He's a special player and he's fun to watch." Alex Ovechkin chats about Auston Matthews and how he hopes he hits the 70 goal mark. https://t.co/R0gvtZDDnN
“I’m happy for him. Hope he gets it, maybe 70. You never know. He’s a special player. It’s fun to watch.” Alex Ovechkin believes Auston Matthews can still get to 70 goals this season and is rooting for him to do it (not tonight, though): https://t.co/NOqZ8SDVoy
Ovechkin hopes Matthews scores 70 goals this season with Maple Leafs ⤵️ https://t.co/WQqGertaJw
"I hope he gets it. Maybe 70, you never know. He's a special player, it's fun to watch." Auston Matthews is on pace to pass Alex Ovechkin for the most goals in a season since 2005, and No. 8 is all here for it. Ovechkin talks about the Leafs star & more: https://t.co/cqmMNDOc8u