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Maple syrup is nature's nectar, but you've probably noticed that the real deal comes with a high price tag. Given how much sap it takes to make, it makes sense.

Thanks to a recent surge in his play on the ice, Toronto Maple Leafs team captain Auston Matthews is on the verge of setting franchise history for the historic Original Six club.Matthews has been red-hot for the Maple Leafs of late,

Matthews is much more the pure goal-scorer of the two, having reached 419 goals in just 663 games. By comparison, Sundin scored his 420 goals in 981 games for the Maple Leafs. On the other hand, Sundin was a much smoother playmaker and is Toronto’s all-time leader in points with 987. That's 229 more than Matthews, who has 758.

Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews broke Darryl Sittler's record with a hat trick, leading Toronto to a 6-5 win vs. the Jets.

Longtime Maple Leafs commentator Joe Bowen recently reflected on Phil Kessel's time in Toronto, speaking candidly on his impact on the ice.

Since arriving in Toronto, Stecher has averaged 20:15 of ice time — the fourth-most among Maple Leafs defenders, and fifth-most on the team, behind Auston Matthews (20:19), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (20:26), Morgan Rielly (21:49), and Jake McCabe (22:39).