Mitch Marner ties Maple Leafs' point-streak record, unsure if he'll shave Movember mustache
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner made history on Wednesday night, registering a goal in a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, bringing his point streak to 18 games, tying the franchise record.
However, the question on everyone's mind after Marner's feat was the status of his Movember mustache, which he's been rocking throughout his point streak.
"I don't know, my fiancee likes whatever this is called down my face, so I'll get her analysis," Marner said. "Everyone's asked me if I'm superstitious, I don't think I am, but we'll see what the mustache says. It was a great November, a great Movember. A lot of money raised for men's health, and that's the most important thing."
In danger of seeing his streak end at 17 games, Marner scored an empty-netter with 1:11 left in the third period.
Marner ties Darryl Sittler and Eddie Olczyk for the longest points streak in Leafs' history with an opportunity to set the record Saturday at the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Born only 19 miles outside of Toronto in Markham, Ontario, Marner told reporters that Wednesday night's record-tying point was even more special because he had family in attendance. Also, the notoriously tough crowd at Scotiabank Arena gave Marner a rousing applause after his goal, a moment not lost on the 25-year-old.
"It's pretty special. You know, kid growing up would've never expected this," Marner said. "And now it's kind of reality."
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