Max Domi faced off against Alex Ovechkin in Washington and was impressed by Ovechkin’s goal-scoring prowess. However, when he saw his Toronto teammate Auston Matthews in action, he realized Matthews could also be considered one of the greatest goalscorers of all time.
During another game where Matthews scored two goals, bringing his total to an NHL-leading 58 for the season, Domi marveled at the possibility of Matthews reaching 70 goals by the end of the season. While Matthews is on track for 67 goals, breaking records set almost 30 years ago, he remains focused on helping his team win.
Ovechkin, who holds the record for most goals in a single season in the salary cap era, is cheering for Matthews to surpass his mark.
He recognizes Matthews as a special player and enjoys watching him play, even though defending against him is a challenge.
Matthews’ teammates also praise his ability to read the game and contribute offensively, highlighting his importance to the team’s success. With Matthews’ impressive goal-scoring rate, there’s speculation about his potential to break records, including Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.
For players like Domi, having the opportunity to play alongside Ovechkin and Matthews is a privilege, considering them both as generational talents in hockey.
