Auston Matthews Has Officially Scored His 60th Goal Of The Season

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Hunter Bowman
March 30, 2024 (11:20 PM)

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In an electrifying match tonight, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews hit an incredible milestone, netting his 60th goal of the season, to the wild cheers of the crowd�a remarkable feat, especially since the game was away, in Buffalo.

The Maple Leafs, eyeing a strong playoff push, faced off against the Buffalo Sabres. All eyes were on Matthews as he stood on the brink of his 60th goal. Then, in the heart of the third period, he achieved it, sending the Maple Leaf-dominated crowd in Buffalo into a frenzy.

The moment was significant, not just for Matthews but for the entire Leafs community, demonstrating the strong support for Toronto, even beyond its home turf.

«Auston Matthews, 3-0 #LetsGoBuffalo #LeafsForever»

Matthews' achievement was a testament to his extraordinary talent, marking him as only the ninth player in NHL history to have multiple 60-goal seasons. The game, leading 3-0 in favor of the Maple Leafs, headed towards a win, capping off a historic evening for Matthews.

Auston Matthews becomes the ninth player in NHL history with multiple 60-goal seasons.

With this milestone, the focus for the Maple Leafs shifts towards getting in peak condition for the playoffs, hoping to translate individual successes into a deep postseason run.

Source: Hockeypatrol
Auston Matthews scores his 60th and the building erupts