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Auston Matthews became the Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading goal-scorer, surpassing Mats Sundin with his 421st goal, achieved during a game against the New York Islanders. The 28-year-old, known for his scoring prowess and multiple Maurice Richard Trophies, set the record in his NHL career spanning 664 games, highlighting his exceptional talent and significance to the team.
Auston Matthews broke Alex Ovechkin's 21st century, single-season goal record by scoring his 66th goal against the New Jersey Devils, surpassing Ovechkin's previous record of 65 goals in the 2007-08 season. Matthews, who also extended his point streak to 12 games, is now aiming to become the first player since 1996 to score 70 goals in a single NHL season. With four games left in the season, he has the opportunity to achieve this milestone.
The Washington Capitals celebrated Alex Ovechkin's passing of Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL's all-time goal-scoring list with a GR802 Night ceremony. Ovechkin's family, NHL and NHLPA representatives, and Capitals fans were in attendance. The ceremony included a tribute video narrated by Nicklas Backstrom, gifts from the NHL, NHLPA, and Ovechkin's teammates, and a throne made of 802 pucks. Ovechkin scored his 40th goal of the season just five minutes into the game.