Who is the 2nd best goal scorer of the NHL?

[Halla]

going with the guy with the highest gpg of the lot

career = matthews
this year = matthews

 

[Halla]

Laine is a wonderful goal scorer, and does some things better than Matthews (such as the Kovalchuk/Ovechkin/Stamkos style one-timer on the PP), but it's hard to put him outright better than Matthews.

Over the past two seasons (plus the beginning of this season) of even-strength play, Matthews scores goals at an astounding 1.68 per 60 minutes played. Laine is at 1.24.

On the PP, both are absurdly good, with Laine clocking in at 4.12 goals per 60 to Matthews's 3.02. It evens out somewhat when you look at primary point contribution, though, where they are basically the same (5.07 p1/60 to 5.03).

To sum, Laine is a better PP goal scorer, and Matthews is a better ES goal scorer. And Matthews's primary point contribution on the PP really negates his advantage there, and primary assist+goal scoring rates on the PP probably reflect more Leafs PP1 shooting options.

There is really no strong argument to make that Laine is a better overall goal scorer, and plenty of evidence to suggest Matthews is a much better overall player.

dont use facts to explain matthews as better. anti-leaf nation wont like that

 

[Halla]

They must have made you and honorary Finn....In my books .01 is still better! All the Finns would be doing cartwheels to prove the .01 is better.

rookie season laine pt/g > matthews pt/g

thats all we heard about

 

[Harmonica1]

Ovechkin.

 

[The Podium]

Matthews is a better goal scorer, Laine has a better shot.

This is the correct answer

 

[Kuhta]

Laine of course

 

[WillTheThrill]

Matthews

 

[GORDIEHOWE]

When is the #3 poll coming?

 

[PhilJets]

Hope someone can put Matthews , all goal scored.
Ive seen Laine's a lot aNd not all Matthews.

He stand still at top of the left circle and fire wrist shots and scores.. from that far.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Laine is the better goal scorer but Matthews is better at just about everything else which generally translates to their goal totals being similar.

Regardless of team affiliation, as just a hockey fan, I hope Matthews can stay healthy to get a fair crack at a rocket.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Lopsided result. Let’s move on to number 3.