Connor McDavid vs Auston Matthews
Connor McDavid vs Auston Matthews: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews?
The rivalry between McDavid and Matthews highlights the ongoing debate about who is the best player of their generation, with both players achieving remarkable success early in their careers.
Connor McDavid
Key numbers
- NHL PointsOver 700
- NHL GoalsMultiple 40-goal seasons
- NHL AssistsOver 500
- Stanley Cup Finals1 appearance (2024)
Top honours
- NHL First Team All-Star4-time recipient
- Art Ross Trophy6-time winner
- Ted Lindsay Award4-time winner
- Hart Memorial Trophy3-time winner
- Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy2022-23 leading goal-scorer
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Auston Matthews
Visit Auston Matthews hubKey numbers
- NHL GoalsOver 300
- NHL AssistsOver 200
- NHL PointsOver 500
- NHL Games PlayedMultiple seasons
Top honours
- Calder Memorial TrophyNHL's top rookie for the 2016–17 season
- Maurice 'Rocket' Richard TrophyLeading goal scorer in the NHL (2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24)
- Ted Lindsay AwardMost outstanding player as voted by peers (2021–22)
- Hart Memorial TrophyNHL's most valuable player (2021–22)
- NHL All-StarSelected multiple times to represent Toronto