US EditionNHL Roundup: Isles’ OT Win Spoils Auston Matthews’ Historic Goal
Matthews surpassed Mats Sundin's 420-goal record with 421 goals, aided by 705 assists from 61 teammates, marking a historic milestone for the Maple Leafs franchise.
- On Saturday, Auston Matthews became the Toronto Maple Leafs' franchise leader with 421 goals, scoring twice against the New York Islanders to reach the milestone.
- Having been one goal shy going into the weekend, the 28-year-old Matthews tied the game mid-second with a highlight goal and scored again seven minutes later to take the lead.
- A tally of support shows 705 assists were made by 61 different Maple Leafs players, with former teammate Mitch Marner contributing 152 assists on Matthews' goals.
- Mats Sundin flew from Sweden for a pre-game ceremony, John Tavares posted a tribute on January 5, 2026, and the Maple Leafs bench cleared to celebrate Matthews' milestone.
- Statistically, Matthews reached his 422nd goal in his 665th outing, faster than Mats Sundin's 420 goals in 981 games, marking a significant milestone for the franchise.
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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
The Chronicle-JournalMatthews 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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