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Matthews Praises Ovechkin's Record, Stays Focused on Team

4/8/2025

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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews humbly brushed aside comparisons to Alex Ovechkin, who recently shattered Wayne Gretzky's legendary goal record with 895 goals. With 398 goals in 623 games, Matthews praised Ovechkin's remarkable achievement and expressed his admiration for the historic moment, reaffirming his commitment to his team's success.

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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews humbly brushed aside comparisons to Alex Ovechkin, who recently shattered Wayne Gretzky's legendary goal record with 895 goals. With 398 goals in 623 games, Matthews praised Ovechkin's remarkable achievement and expressed his admiration for the historic moment, reaffirming his commitment to his team's success.