Ever since he entered the league, the Toronto Maple Leafs best player has scored more goals on a per/minute basis than anyone else in the NHL at 5v5.
Being the league’s best 5v5 scorer makes him the best scorer, period. The only things that have been suppressing his totals are ice time and injuries.
There should be no doubt that at this point in their respective careers, that Matthews has passed Ovechkin as the league’s best scorer.
60 Goal Club
Despite the per/minute numbers, the fact is, if you want to be considered the best my anyone besides nerds, you’ve got to win a goal scoring title.