Auston Taylour Matthews: first in 20+ years to hit 40 goals in under 50 games

May 6, 2021
10:26:05pm

Martin Van Nostrand All-American

Big fan of this guy’s middle name because even though he’s half Mexican and from Arizona he still has the most Canadian middle name possible.

I am really trying to enjoy this ridiculous season he and Marner are having because when he scores 1 goal in a 6 game series and the Leafs get eliminated by Winnipeg or some other mediocre team you bet your butt I’m ghosting this category and just going full Boyle on Vladdy Jr for the summer.

Just kidding (about him only scoring 1 goal in a series, not about the ghosting)

Auston Matthews extended his goal streak to five games (6-0—6) and became the first player in over 20 years to reach the 40-goal mark in 49 or fewer games. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/D0C7WsS5sA
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 7, 2021