At even-strength, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have combined for more goals (46) and points (97) than any other duo in the sport. We’re talking about 23-year-olds. Yes, they’re rolling at their best. But better might still lie ahead.
Even with wrist injury, Maple Leafs Matthews keeps historic run going
Sportsnet s Chris Johnston and Shawn McKenzie take a look at the Maple Leafs win over the Flames and discuss William Nylander finding form along with Auston Matthews dealing with a wrist injury not just in this game but since start of the season. | February 25, 2021, 12:59 AM
February 25, 2021, 12:59 AM
TORONTO The historic run Auston Matthews is putting together to start this season takes on an even more impressive look when you factor in that he’s operating at less than full health.
A wrist injury kept Matthews from even taking a faceoff for the final 24 minutes of Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, but it didn’t keep him from picking up assists on both William Nylander’s late tying goal and his winner.
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O Canada as to whether his goal streak will continue.
If Matthews scores the game’s first goal again Monday against the Calgary Flames, it will extend his league lead to six in that category and will be his 19th goal in as many games. And, according to NHL Stats, he’ll be the first player ever to open five straight contests with a goal.
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Saturday’s strike in Montreal tied him with 11 others who have managed the feat four times, stretching back to Billy Boucher of the Canadiens in 1923, up to and including stars such as Bobby Hull, Howie Morenz, Michel Goulet and Leafs greats Babe Dye, Sid Smith and George Armstrong.
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