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Auston Matthews blir Torontos målkung genom tiderna

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Summary

Based on the scraped content, the news event can be verified as substantially correct, with minor clarifications needed on the date and the method of Sundin's congratulations. **What can be confirmed:** 1. **Record Broken:** Auston Matthews indeed became the Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading goal-scorer, passing Mats Sundin's record of 420 goals. He scored his 421st career goal for the Leafs on **Saturday, January 3, 2026**, in a game against the New York Islanders (NHL.com, The Guardian, TSN, CP24). 2. **Sundin's Congratulations:** Mats Sundin publicly congratulated Matthews and praised him extensively. Multiple sources confirm this, though the primary method was **not solely via Instagram**. He gave interviews to NHL.com (prior to the record) and to media in Toronto (TSN, CP24, Yahoo Sports) after flying from Sweden to participate in a ceremony honoring Matthews on **Tuesday, January 6, 2026**. 3. **Specific Details:** The record-breaking goal was a one-timer from Bobby McMann in the second period. Matthews achieved the feat in his 664th game, compared to Sundin's 981 games. A pre-game ceremony was held in Toronto with Sundin present to honor Matthews (Multiple sources). 4. **Multiple Independent Sources:** The event is reported consistently by major sports outlets (NHL.com, The Athletic, The Guardian, TSN, CP24) and aligns with the user's Swedish sources. **Discrepancies and Uncertainties:** 1. **Date:** The user's provided date (2026-01-04) is incorrect. The record was set on **January 3, 2026**. The ceremony with Sundin took place on **January 6, 2026**. 2. **Method of Congratulations:** While Swedish news sources cited an Instagram post, the scraped content from primary sports media emphasizes **in-person congratulations and interviews** as the main channel. It's plausible Sundin also posted on Instagram, but this is not the primary confirmation found in the major sports coverage. **Conclusion:** The core claim is verified. Auston Matthews broke Mats Sundin's goal record for the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 3, 2026, and Sundin congratulated him warmly and in person. The user's date is off by one day, and Sundin's congratulations were more comprehensive than a single social media post.