What Happened
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 800 career points on Monday, according to Sportsnet. He hit the mark with an assist on William Nylander's third-period goal, doing so in 703 games. Darryl Sittler had held the record since 1980, when he reached 800 points in 742 games. The Maple Leafs lost Monday's game.
Key Details
- Matthews reached 800 points in 703 games, 39 fewer than Sittler's 742.
- The milestone came via an assist on William Nylander's third-period goal.
- Matthews has nine goals and 11 assists in 14 games this season.
- He has scored at a point-per-game pace in all but two of his 10 NHL seasons.
- Toronto is third in the Atlantic Division at 7-5-2.
What It Means
Matthews, the 2022 NHL MVP, continues to climb the franchise record book in his 10th season. His 2023-24 campaign of 69 goals and 107 points earned a third Rocket Richard Trophy, and his current pace keeps him among the league's top producers. The milestone adds to a resume built almost entirely in Toronto.