Matthews also became the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to hit 400 goals, doing it in just 628 games. The only players to get there quicker include Wayne Gretzky (436), Mike Bossy (506), Mario Lemieux (508), Brett Hull (520), and Jari Kurri (608).

To break the goals record, Matthews has to find the back of the net over 500 more times. Ovechkin scored the final 505 goals, including the record-breaker, in 865 games, or 10.5 seasons. Matthews can achieve that, however, he would need health on his side and play into his late thirties.