Auston Matthews scored his 55th goal of this season Thursday night against the Dallas Stars, setting a new Toronto Maple Leafs record for markers in a single campaign.

Matthews accomplished the feat in his 400th career game and his 66th of 2021-22.

The 24-year-old entered the contest tied with Rick Vaive, who notched 54 with Toronto in 1981-82.

Matthews' 2021-22 total leads the NHL. The defending "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner is also this season's Hart Trophy favorite.

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