Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Matthews returns for Maple Leafs against Lightning
Auston Matthews is expected to return for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, SNP, SNO, SNE, CBC).
Auston Matthews spurs Leafs in return from nine-game absence
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews returned to the lineup Saturday night after missing nine games due to an upper-body injury. Matthews was activated off injured reserve before the Maple Leafs game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and finished with a pair of assists in a 5-3 win.
Maple Leafs’ captain Auston Matthews returns after missing 9 games
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews returned to the lineup Saturday night after missing nine games due to an upper-body injury.
Auston Matthews makes 'rusty' admission after return from injury
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews made an interesting admission on Saturday night after returning from injury.
Auston Matthews Expects to Return for Maple Leafs vs. Lightning After Injury Recovery
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews says he plans to play on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning after missing nine straight games with
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Two assists in return from injury
Matthews (upper body) had two assists Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Lightning. He won 16-of-24 face-offs and had two shots in 20:23. And he now has 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 14 games this season.
Leafs' Auston Matthews remains out vs. Panthers, but there's a silver lining
The Toronto Maple Leafs will not have Auston Matthews in the lineup for a powerhouse divisional clash with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Why Auston Matthews won’t return to Maple Leafs lineup vs. Panthers: ‘Not a healing thing’
Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
Auston Matthews Still Not Ready for Return to Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their superstar captain Auston Matthews for nearly a month thanks to a lengthy upper-body injury. Despite being fully
'It's A Little Concerning': After Auston Matthews' First Practice, Will He Be Ready For Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Against Panthers?
Matthews flew to Munich, Germany to get treatment for his upper-body injury and returned to skating on Saturday.
Auston Matthews ruled out vs. Panthers, will miss 9th consecutive game
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will not play in Wednesday’s contest against the Florida Panthers. Matthews returned to practice Wednesday after taking part in Sunday’s morning skate, prior to Toronto’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
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Leafs Practice Notes: Matthews, Knies officially back, Steeves scratched, Woll gets the nod
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"It's my choice": Auston Matthews drops blunt reply to 'nosy' media as he opens up about long injury absence
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SIMMONS: Exclusive details on Auston Matthews' medical visit to Germany
Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews travelled to Germany recently to visit an apparent superstar sports medicine physician, ...
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Cap Complication Could Push Marner’s Ask Above Matthews’ AAV
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