Matthews passes Mats Sundin to set Maple Leafs' franchise record with his 421st career goal

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421.“It means a lot, it’s a very historical franchise,” Matthews said.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421.

“It means a lot, it’s a very historical franchise,” Matthews said. “There’s a lot of pride. … I am very humbled. I couldn’t do it without the great group of guys around me.”

His first goal tied Sundin at 420 when Matthews entered the offensive zone past Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield, shifted the puck from his backhand to his forehand and slid it past goaltender David Rittich at 9:30 of the second period. It tied the score 1-1

Just 7:49 later, Matthews broke the record with his second of the game and 20th of the season to put Toronto ahead, burying a cross-ice feed from Bobby McMann on a one-timer.

Matthew Schaefer scored twice for the Islanders, including in the final minute of overtime to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 win.