Auston Matthews vs Alexander Ovechkin
Auston Matthews vs Alexander Ovechkin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Auston Matthews and Alexander Ovechkin?
Matthews' goal-scoring prowess has often been compared to Ovechkin, particularly after Matthews broke the single-season goal record previously held by Ovechkin.
Auston Matthews
Key numbers
- NHL GoalsOver 300
- NHL AssistsOver 200
- NHL PointsOver 500
- NHL Games PlayedMultiple seasons
Top honours
- Calder Memorial TrophyNHL's top rookie for the 2016–17 season
- Maurice 'Rocket' Richard TrophyLeading goal scorer in the NHL (2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24)
- Ted Lindsay AwardMost outstanding player as voted by peers (2021–22)
- Hart Memorial TrophyNHL's most valuable player (2021–22)
- NHL All-StarSelected multiple times to represent Toronto
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Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.