Auston Matthews 69 goals in 81 games, most goals scored since Lemieux in 1995-96

[Auston Marlander]

What's even more telling is if you remove all of Matthews hattick games he is still pacing for 54 goals.

 

[Guinnes66]

No one is saying what he's done isn't special. Their debating whether he can basically produce more from here on out to hit some of the lofty milestones at the top of the all time list, compared to what he's done. It's a tall order for anyone, including the best scorer in the league.

In raw goal terms, yes he needs to produce more from here on out than he has to date but again that is a misleading way to frame it. In reality he now has likely ~12 years of time to produce the same totals as he has already produced in just 7.5 years. Health or a future lockout will likely be the only reason he does not accomplish this feat. The majority of all time greats do play until around age 38. Its still a tall task but dont think its as unlikely as you are portraying it to be.

 

[Goose]

224? that's wild

Most 3 Assist Games In NHL Career | StatMuse

Wayne Gretzky had the most games with 3+ assists, with 224 games.

www.statmuse.com

Chart at the bottom showing everyone, McDavid already has 45 which is impressive.

 

[OVO16]

Just an elite generational player and goal scorer. Just enjoy watching a player like that. Even the haters have to admit. Good for the game

Just like how I dont care for edmonton but I love watching Mcdavid play. Just a treat to watch

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Also currently has 25 goals in 25 home games this season, maybe he can go for a perfect season at home

Make that 26 for 26!

 

[Eternal Leaf]

47 now.

What a beast.

 

[Rob Brown]

 

[JukofYork]

He’ll falter in the playoffs as usual

At least he will make it to the playoffs unlike senators who will be playing ring toss with thier mothers.

 

[Highway1]

Wow. Totally amazing goal scoring machine.

 

[KaN19]

60 in 60 > 50 in 50

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Hat trick.

Wow.

 

[JukofYork]

Another hatrick for this legend WTF

 

[cyris]

So this guy is pretty good at scoring goals huh?

 

[dirtydanglez]

matthews is so hot right now

 

[Frosty415]

I got a feeling he'll pull ahead for the Hart

 

[Primary Assist]

Haberdasheries in Toronto just love this guy

 

[Amadeus]

Wow! What a beast he is!

 

[NVious]

Sorry Leafs fans, it's the Ducks, his hat trick has been pro rated to 1.25 goals, still 1.75 goals to go

 

[shaner8989]

There is nobody like him. Could be the greatest goal scorer of all time when all is said and done

Special special talent

 

[Lahey]

He’ll falter in the playoffs as usual

I guess you have to root for something when the sens haven’t even played a playoff game in like almost 7 years

 

[34]

The very best in the business. AM34

 

[CokenoPepsi]

It crazy how much scoring is up.

Love to see it

 

[Andy]

This is so f***ed up. 48g in 52 is mind blowing

 

[Akrapovince]

Ain’t seen some shit like this in my life before.

Effortless.

 

[Frosty415]

I hope he does 60 in 60