Top 5 Hart Trophy candidates for 2024-25 NHL season
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
There have been plenty of questions about the Maple Leafs going forward, but there is zero worry about what Matthews will do. The 27-year-old center has led the league in goals in three of the past four seasons. The 2021-22 Hart Trophy winner had 69 goals last season and he is certainly capable of putting up the numbers necessary to take home the award again.
Random Leafs Highlight of the Day
William Nylander holds the line and creates separation before setting up an Auston Matthews goal.
April 3, 2017 (2016-17 season)
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