Auston Matthews vs Connor McDavid
Auston Matthews vs Connor McDavid: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid?
As contemporaries, Matthews and McDavid are frequently compared as two of the top players in the NHL, often igniting debates about their respective skills and contributions to their teams.
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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Connor McDavid
Key numbers
- NHL PointsOver 700
- NHL GoalsMultiple 40-goal seasons
- NHL AssistsOver 500
- Stanley Cup Finals1 appearance (2024)
Top honours
- NHL First Team All-Star4-time recipient
- Art Ross Trophy6-time winner
- Ted Lindsay Award4-time winner
- Hart Memorial Trophy3-time winner
- Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy2022-23 leading goal-scorer