Auston Matthews will miss at least 2 more Maple Leafs games

Points per game: Mitch Marner performs better without Auston Matthews in the lineup.
Once again this season, true to their habits, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having an excellent regular season. They are currently in first place in the Atlantic Division ahead of the defending Stanley Cup champions,
Leafs C Auston Matthews (upper body) out at least 2 more games
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without captain Auston Matthews for at least the next two games as the star center continues to nurse an upper-body injury, NHL.com reported Friday. Matthews, 27, has missed Toronto's last two games and will sit out Friday's contest at Detroit and Saturday's home showdown against Washington.
Auston Matthews progressing but remains out for Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs likely will be without captain Auston Matthews for at least the next two games, although the star center is said to be doing better as he recovers from an upper-body injury.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Not at practice Friday
Matthews (upper body) is not at practice Friday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News. Matthews will miss his third straight game Friday when the Maple Leafs travel to Detroit. Matthews missed nine games in November with the same injury.
Could the Leafs utilize the LTIR loophole with Auston Matthews?
Auston Matthews’ return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup after dealing with an upper-body injury was relatively short-lived. Following last Friday’s win over the Buffalo Sabres, it was revealed that Toronto’s captain aggravated the injury during the game.
Maple Leafs hit with another tough Auston Matthews update
The Toronto Maple Leafs have endured decades of frustration in the NHL. Arguably the most popular team in the NHL, the Maple Leafs have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, the year before the league doubled in size from 6 to 12 teams.
Atlantic Division opponents meet when Panthers host the Canadiens
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers NHL game to be played on December 28, 2024 on ...
Panthers player who must be traded soon
Sam Bennett contract issues could become key factor if Stanley Cup champion Panthers decided to trade key center ...
Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
The timing, though, couldn't be worse for McLellan and his top assistant, Trent Yawney. Because of the NHL's holiday break, ...
Former Red Wings Coach Lalonde The Latest Casualty Of A Division With High Expectations
After the firing of now-former Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday, he is the latest of five Atlantic Division ...
TheHockey Writers54m
Canadiens’ Dobes Earns Shutout over Champion Panthers in Debut
Kirby Dach scored twice and Jakub Dobes shut out the Florida Panthers in his debut as the Canadiens beat the Panthers 4-0.
Breakaway On SI on MSN6d
Atlantic Division Race Tightens As Holiday Break Approaches
Going into the 2024-2025 NHL season, the Atlantic Division projected to be a dog-fight. Between the defending Stanley Cup ...
Columbus Blue Jackets return from NHL holiday break with 6-2 romp over Boston Bruins
Monahan, Voronkov score two goals each, Werenski adds four assists to help Blue Jackets climb closer to a playoff spot.
Yardbarker2d
The State of the Atlantic Division entering 2025
Welcome to The State of the Atlantic Division — it’s not quite The State of the Union, but in this age of 24-hour news coverage, we don’t need a grand presidential address, our recap to the ...
TheHockey Writers8h
Maple Leafs’ Marner Deserving of Hart Trophy Consideration
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has been outstanding this season, and is deserving of being in the Hart Trophy ...
Holiday Wish List: Atlantic Division
The holiday season is a time for wishes and hopes, and the NHL is no different. Look no further than the Atlantic Division.
Can The Sabres Make It Two In A Row?
Jiri Kulich has tallied four points (2+2) in his last three games. Owen Power has notched at least one point in four straight ...