Will Matthews reach 100 career goals in less games than Laine did?

[Mulletman]

Laine reached 100 career goals earlier this season in his 179th career game. Right now Matthews has 94 goals in 172 games. So that would mean Matthews needs 6 goals in 6 games to beat Laine to 100 goals. Matthews plays the following teams in the next 6 games:
1. New jersey
2. Boston
3. Colorado
4. Tampa Bay
5. Florida
6. Arizona

Earlier this seemed like a done deal, But Matthews has been super cold lately with 1 goal in his last 7 games and 5 goals in his last 14 games. The only team Matthews has been really good against historically out of these next 6 teams is New Jersey. Matthews has 5 goals in 6 career games against New Jersey, so maybe it will spark a comeback for him. As good as Matthews has been, it's hard to see him losing this race to Laine. Especially since Matthews has been beating Laine ever since the two entered the League. So what do you think, will Matthews beat Laine to 100 goals, or will he fall short in the end?

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[Murzu]

I love Mulletman

 

[tony d]

Went with Option 5 on this 1.

 

[Randy Randerson]

Matthews has looked pretty tentative since coming back from injury, I think that has more to do with his performance than Nylander honestly. Seems to be looking more like himself the last couple of games so we'll see

voted no, won't be surprised either way

 

[TheMule93]

Seems unlikely but as such a prolific goal scorer its certainly possible. Voted no.

 

[Paul4587]

Given that three of his opponents are NJ, Florida and Arizona I’m going to say yes he does beat Laine to 100 goals.

 

[Taluss]

Pre injury I easily would have said yes. Now I think it will be close... Yes with Arizona

 

[PeterForsberg]

Guy calmed down tremendously. I say yes though because usually my gut sense is wrong for these things.

 

[spiny norman]

Closed.