After a goal-scoring frenzy, Matthews becomes among 12 NHL elite players

Matthews' first goal of the night on Saturday gave him his 50th goal in 50 games played, a feat done by only 12 players in the National Hockey League's history and none more recently than more than a quarter of a century ago.

Only Maurice Richard, Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Brett Hull have scored 50 goals in their team's first 50 games.

Jarri Kurri, Alexander Mogilny, and Cam Neely all scored 50 goals in their first 50 games of the season, but not for their team.

Teemu Selanne, Bernie Nicholls, Charlie Simmer, and Phil Esposito have all scored 50 goals in a single season, but not in their or their team's first 50 games.

Is Matthews becoming the best scorer of
All time? Only time will tell!

Credit: HF