Scoring 70 would require a goal-a-game tear down the stretch, which isn't out of the realm of possibility by any means, but Matthews is on pace for 67, which would be the most in the NHL in nearly 30 years.
That came in the middle of another two-goal game by Matthews, who has scored an NHL-leading 58 this season. Scoring 70 would require a goal-a-game tear down the stretch, which isn't out of the realm of possibility by any means, but the U.S.-born center is on pace for 67, which would be the most in the NHL in nearly 30 years.
Ovechkin owns the single-season record for goals in the salary cap era, which began in 2005, when he scored 65 in 2007-08. That was after rule changes opened up the game, increased power plays and showcased a generation of talent led by the Capitals winger and Pittsburgh'shave succeeded Ovechkin and Crosby in those starring roles. Matthews and McDavid have already won the Hart Trophy as MVP, and MacKinnon is among the leading candidates for it this year.
“I’m cheering for him,” Ovechkin said last week. “Happy for him. I hope he gets it. Maybe 70, you never know. He’s a special player. It’s fun to watch.” Matthews has scored 60 in a season once and, given the Maple Leafs' propensity for offense, it would be foolish to rule out a run that gets him to 70 before the playoffs begin.
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