Maple Leafs Placed Auston Matthews on IR

Matthews misses 5th straight game for Maple Leafs with upper-body injury
Matthews, who is Maple Leafs captain, did not participate in a full morning skate prior to the game against the Sabres on Dec. 20 but scored and played 19:18. He took two hard hits in the game, one from Sabres forward Tage Thompson in the first period and a cross-check from defenseman Dennis Gilbert in the third period, though he finished the game.
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 series of transaction announcements for the team, including Matthews being placed on IR ...
Why The Maple Leafs Placed Auston Matthews On Injured Reserve And Called Up Marshall Rifai From Marlies
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed Auston Matthews on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 20, where he aggravated an upper-body injury which forced him to miss most of November. Maple Leafs F Auston Matthews has been placed on IR (upper body) retroactive to December 20. D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
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 New York's Eve game against the New York Islanders.
Leafs F Auston Matthews returns to practice; out Tuesday
Auston Matthews took part in Toronto Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday at home against the New York Islanders.
Maple Leafs place Auston Matthews on Injured Reserve with upper-body injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday they placed forward Auston Matthews on Injured Reserve (IR), retroactive to Dec. 20. In a corresponding move, the team recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai from their AHL affiliate,
Maple Leafs Reveal Encouraging Auston Matthews Injury Update
Toronto is hoping that Matthews can finish the 2024-25 campaign healthy whenever he returns. The veteran forward took over the Maple Leafs' captaincy from Tavares during the offseason nearly one year after the former signed a four-year, $53 million extension with the franchise.
What now for Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs? Monday Morning Leafs Report
It was clear before Craig Berube revealed Matthews was still “fighting through” something that not all was right with the Leafs captain.
Report: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Re-Aggravates Injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to once again play games without captain Auston Matthews. TSN’s Chris Johnston reported that Matthews will be out of the Maple
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Auston Matthews is back practicing with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Returning in New Year
The Toronto Maple Leafs will miss out on Auston Matthews to cap off 2024, but he may be ready for the new year.
Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Place Auston Matthews On IR
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai and placed captain Auston Matthews on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20. Rifai has two goals and four points in 22 ...