Chase for 50: Matthews Scores Twice More as Leafs Defeat Canadiens

Auston Matthews is on pace for 50 goals, which after his 47-goal performance from last season may not surprise many but let's remind everyone were talking a 56-game season here... 

Matthews torrid pace continued on Saturday night as he scored two more goals against Carey Price and the Canadiens. The 23-year-old has now scored 18 goals in 18 games and is putting himself in the conversation for the Hart trophy. 

The Leafs now sit 14-3-2 on the season which is five points ahead of 2nd place in the league. Matthews strong play has certainly had a huge deal to do with the team's success this season.

Back-to-back 4-point games for Auston Matthews (@AM34)... 😳

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Auston Matthews is the first NHL player to have 18 goals in the first 18 games in 15 years.

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