Auston Matthews, Islanders and Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews ruled out vs. Islanders, no target date set for his return
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders, and spoke to reporters following Wednesday’s practice.
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews in visiting Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations. The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals in 2020-21.
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews unsure if he’ll fully get past injury this season: ‘I hope so’
Still without a timeline for return, Matthews spoke with media for the first time since he last played on Dec. 20.
Auston Matthews returns to Maple Leafs practice, out vs. Islanders
Auston Matthews took part in Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday against the Islanders.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Continues Progressing Toward Injury Return
Matthews has missed each of the Maple Leafs' last five games with an upper-body injury and will sit out of tonight's affair after being added to the injured reserve on Tuesday. Toronto has found some success without its captain, but that doesn't change that Craig Berube's team is significantly better when the 27-year-old is healthy.
Why Maple Leafs Placed Auston Matthews on IR
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed captain Auston Matthews on Injured Reserve ahead of their final game of the calendar year. The organization's PR team put out a s
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews gives concerning cryptic injury update
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who has already missed five straight games, gave a cryptic update regarding his health.
Maple Leafs Issue Auston Matthews' Injury Update: 'Everybody Is Excited'
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided an optimistic update on Auston Matthews’ recovery from an upper-body injury, though he confirmed the star center will not play in the New York's Eve game against the New York Islanders.
Matthews practices again, could return for Maple Leafs this weekend
After Thursday, the Maple Leafs have back-to-back home games against the Boston Bruins on Saturday and Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. Coach Craig Berube did not rule out Matthews returning then, but said on Wednesday he would like him to practice at least once more before then, which he did on Thursday.
Matthew Knies has 3 goals and 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 6-4
Matthew Knies had three goals and two assists, Mitch Marner had a goal and four assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 6-4
Maple Leafs report cards: Matthew Knies dazzles in back-and-forth battle
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday wasn’t even in the same stratosphere as Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders. The Leafs were faster, more energized and took the reins in the opening period,
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest New York Islanders Trade Speculation
The New York Islanders remain near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, with pending UFA Brock Nelson as potential trade bait. Is a move with the Vancouver Canucks in store?
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Leafs Rule Out Auston Matthews, Reveal Lines for Thursday's Rematch With Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs have ruled out Auston Matthews for Thursday's game and have revealed their line combinations for the ...