Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews and Islanders

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.
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.
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
Matthews, Tavares lift Toronto Maple Leafs to fifth straight win
Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night
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.
Why Auston Matthews invited Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ mentors trip
As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Is A Different Player Playing Alongside Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs found a perfect match with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews on a line. It's allowed Knies to excel in his role and provide a lot more offense.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Record-setting game
It was Matthews' 200th multipoint game of his NHL career; it came in his 589th game, the fastest by a US-born player in NHL history. And he's the fourth-fastest active player to reach 200, behind Sidney Crosby (465 games),
Matthew Knies scores winning goal as Leafs edge Flyers
Matthew Knies scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs skated to a 3-2 victory over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Report: Serious long-term concern from Auston Matthews on his injury
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews joined his team for an informal New Year's Day practice today, but his timeline ...
Auston Matthews Joins Maple Leafs On The Road In New York For Optional Skate, Joseph Woll Starts Against Islanders And More
Although he will not suit up against the Islanders, it was notable to see Auston Matthews join several skaters for the club's ...
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Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Returning in New Year
The Toronto Maple Leafs will bookend the New Year’s ... meetings with the New York Islanders, but will play at least the first half without their captain. Auston Matthews has been out of ...
Maple Leafs eyeing affordable centre ahead of trade deadline
With the NHL's trade deadline now less than two months away, the rumour mill is starting to pick up as the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs appear interested in adding some help down the middle, ...
Flyers special teams come up small in another loss to Maple Leafs
The Flyers' perpetually awful power play and declining penalty kill were mostly to blame in Tuesday's loss to the Maple Leafs ...