Mitch Marner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mitch Marner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Mitchell Marner is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL. Drafted fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in 2015, he is a key player for the team. His career highlights include consistent offensive production and being a prominent figure in Toronto's hockey scene.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1943: Gus Bodnar sets Maple Leafs record

In the 1943–44 season, Gus Bodnar set the Maple Leafs record for most assists in a season by a rookie with 40 assists.

1977: Börje Salming named to the NHL's First All-Star team

In 1977, Börje Salming was the last Maple Leafs player named to the NHL's First All-Star team. Marner would eventually be added to the team in 2021.

1981: Quebec Nordiques had three rookies finish with at least 60 points

In 1981, the Quebec Nordiques became the second team since to have three rookies finish with at least 60 points. The trio of Marner, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews later matched this achievement.

1996: Mats Sundin records 90 points

In the 1996-97 season, Mats Sundin was the last Maple Leaf to record at least 90 points in a season before Marner achieved this feat in 2019.

2000: Brad Richards wins multiple awards

In 2000, Brad Richards became the first player ever to win a Memorial Cup, a Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy, CHL Player of the Year, a league MVP trophy (Red Tilson Trophy) and a league playoff MVP trophy (Wayne Gretzky 99 Award) in the same season. Marner would later duplicate this feat.

2004: Leafs Win Playoff Series

In 2004, the Maple Leafs won their first playoff series since that year, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mitch Marner posted a team-leading eleven points over six games.

2007: Maple Leafs' Last 10-Goal Game

In 2007, specifically on January 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs had their last 10-goal game before Marner's performance on February 26, 2022, with a 10-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.

2009: Tomáš Kaberle records five points in a game

In 2009, Tomáš Kaberle was the last Leafs player to record five points in a game before Marner matched the feat in 2018.

2014: Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2014, Mitch Marner made his international debut for Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, where he won a gold medal. He tied with Mathew Barzal as the leading scorer from Canada at the tournament.

October 1, 2015: Named co-captain of the Knights

On October 1, 2015, Marner was named as co-captain of the London Knights along with teammate Christian Dvorak. He was also awarded the Red Tilson Trophy as the OHL's most outstanding player of the year.

2015: Named to OHL First All-Star team and awarded the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy

In 2015, Marner was named to the OHL First All-Star team and awarded the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the OHL's highest scoring right wing player. He was also selected fourth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2015 NHL draft.

2016: Won the Memorial Cup

In 2016, Marner helped lead the Knights in winning the 2016 Memorial Cup. He also won both the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy and the Ed Chynoweth Trophy as tournament MVP and leading scorer.

2016: Maple Leafs had three different Rookie of the Month honorees

In 2016, the Maple Leafs became the first NHL team with three different Rookie of the Month honorees in one campaign. Marner was one of the honorees.

January 2017: Named NHL's Rookie of the Month

In January 2017, Marner was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month after leading all rookies with 11 assists and 15 points in 13 games. He also led all rookies with eight power-play points and matched a career-high three point game.

2017: Set Maple Leafs record for most assists in a season by a rookie

In 2017, Marner set the Maple Leafs record for most assists in a season by a rookie with 42 on the year, breaking a record that was held for 73 years. He also helped the team qualify for the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, where he scored his first playoff goal.

2017: IIHF World Championship Debut

In 2017, Mitch Marner debuted with Canada's senior team at the IIHF World Championship, where they won silver. He scored 12 points in 10 games, ranking him among the top ten in scoring and second on his team, behind Nathan MacKinnon.

February 10, 2018: First five-point game

On February 10, 2018, Marner scored his first five-point game (two goals and three assists), becoming the first Leafs player to record five points in a game since Tomáš Kaberle in 2009. He also ended the regular season leading the Leafs in assists and points, and setting career highs in goals, assists and points.

January 17, 2019: First in Maple Leafs franchise history to begin NHL career with three consecutive 60-point seasons

On January 17, 2019, Marner recorded a goal during a 4–2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first player in Maple Leafs franchise history to begin his NHL career with three consecutive 60-point seasons.

January 11, 2020: Selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game

On January 11, 2020, Marner was selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game for the first time in his career.

April 15, 2021: Recorded at least five consecutive seasons with 40 assists

On April 15, 2021, Marner became the fourth player in Maple Leafs history to record at least five consecutive seasons with 40 assists.

February 26, 2022: Career High Performance

On February 26, 2022, Mitch Marner achieved a career-high of four goals and six points, contributing to the Toronto Maple Leafs' 10-7 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. This game marked Marner's first NHL hat-trick and four-goal performance.

2022: Success in Regular Season

In 2022, Mitch Marner had a successful regular season, leading the team in scoring. He also recorded a franchise-best 23-game point streak and was considered the team's most valuable player for the season. He ended with 99 points in 80 games, and was named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy.

January 4, 2025: Game-Opening Goals Record

On January 4, 2025, Mitch Marner contributed to a game-opening goal for the 112th time in his career, tying Börje Salming for the fifth most in Maple Leafs history and surpassing Doug Gilmour.