While there's a chance the "80" could signify something else, given Matthews' pursuit of goal-scoring records, it appears he's eyeing that milestone for this year.
No player has reached 80 goals since Brett Hull accomplished the feat 34 years ago. If Matthews achieves this, considering era adjustments, he would go down in history as the greatest single-season goal scorer of all time.
Matthews' current pace is remarkable, with 49 goals in 53 games played. With no signs of slowing down and his determination to reach 80, there's every reason to believe he can achieve this extraordinary milestone.
