After scoring during the Toronto Maple Leafs’ visit to the Columbus Blue Jackets, John Tavares recorded the 500th goal of his NHL career. As Auston Matthews and the Buds celebrate their former captain’s milestone, fans wonder how many of his tallies have been with Toronto.

Tavares has achieved several milestones with his tally against the Blue Jackets in the 2025-26 NHL season. First and foremost, he reached the 500-goal mark, a figure only 4 other active players have in their portfolio—Aleksander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, and Evgeni Malkin. Patrick Kane is next in line with 494 goals.

With the staggering number of 500 goals, Tavares cements his place as one of the best players in Maple Leafs history. With fans wondering how many goals the 35-year-old scored with Matthews

See Full Page