Nathan MacKinnon vs Auston Matthews
Nathan MacKinnon vs Auston Matthews: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Nathan MacKinnon and Auston Matthews?
The rivalry with Matthews has intensified as both players have emerged as stars in the league, often competing for individual awards and team success.
Nathan MacKinnon
Key numbers
- NHL Debut2013
- Stanley Cup Championships1
- Individual AwardsMultiple
- Points ScoredOver 500
- Goals ScoredOver 200
Top honours
- Stanley Cup2022 with Colorado Avalanche
- Calder Memorial TrophyTop rookie in 2014
- Lady Byng Memorial TrophyFor sportsmanship and performance in 2020
- Hart Memorial TrophyMost valuable player in 2024
- Ted Lindsay AwardMost outstanding player in 2024
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Auston Matthews
Key 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