Watch: Matthews’ 2nd goal vs. Red Wings ties Leafs’ rookie points record

Another day, another record for Auston Matthews.

The Toronto Maple Leafs phenom recorded two goals and an assist in a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, with the second tally tying Matthews with Peter Ihnacak for the most points in a season by a Toronto freshman.

Ihnacak set the mark during the 1982-83 campaign. With five games remaining on the season, plenty of time remains for Matthews to claim sole possession of the record.

As impressive as the achievement is, it wasn't even the only record Matthews set on Saturday night:

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