"Max Domi was able to fend off the opposition to keep the puck onside before spotting Bobby McMann along the wall. Matthews gained some separation by setting himself up at the right circle and blasting a one-timer off McMann's feed for his 421st career goal. Although the record-breaking goal happened on a night the Leafs went on to lose in overtime, it is a moment that many fans will never forget."
"It's great to see him get the record, Sundin said to TheLeafsNation's Nick Alberga and Zack Phillips on Sunday. I know myself being in the same situation, it could drag on and become something that is annoying you during the season and a very important part of the regular season. So I'm sure he's glad of getting the record behind him and focusing on the rest of the season."
"Sundin previously set the record as the Leafs' all-time goals leader on October 11, 2007, which was, coincidentally, against the Islanders. The crowd at the then-named Air Canada Centre stopped the game to give him a lengthy standing ovation in appreciation of his efforts, which continued on well after play eventually resumed. When reflecting on the moment, Sundin said he also felt a sense of relief to have finally achieved the record, so he could focus his efforts on the rest of that campaign."
Auston Matthews scored his 421st career goal during the second period against the New York Islanders after Max Domi kept the puck onside and Bobby McMann fed a one-timer. The goal broke the Leafs' all-time goals record despite Toronto losing in overtime. Mats Sundin expressed relief that Matthews can now focus on the remainder of the season and compared the experience to his own when he set the previous record in 2007 against the Islanders. Sundin recalled the loud standing ovation at the Air Canada Centre and praised Matthews' consistent scoring and presence as captain.
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