Panthers coach Paul Maurice revealed the reason for Marchand’s early exit during his postgame media availability, admitting the exit went beyond that single hit. According to Maurice, Marchand had already been “dealing with something” previously unreported heading into the matchup.

Now that he has the record, Auston Matthews may never be caught as the all-time leading goal scorer in Maple Leafs history.

Matthews now sits at 422 career goals and ranks tenth among active NHL goal scorers.