Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is expected to make his return to the lineup against the Boston Bruins after a two-week absence due to injury. Matthews participated fully in the team's morning skate, solidifying his return. The star player expressed feeling much better and excitement to rejoin his teammates.
The dizzying injury saga for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews may be ending soon. The team's star goal scorer is set to return to the lineup when they take on the Boston Bruins .
Matthews joined his teammates at the Maple Leafs' morning skate ahead of their contest against the Bruins. Sporting a regular jersey, he joined his usual line mates, Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner, in rushes and took his spot on the first power play. He stayed on the ice for the entire session and led the team in stretches at the end of practice. It all adds up to the 27-year-old making a return in this upcoming divisional matchup.
Speaking after the practice session, Matthews confirmed that he would be returning to the lineup. He talked about feeling much better over the last few days and is excited to be back in the lineup. NHL.com reporter Dave McCarthy shared the news that the Leafs would get their top player back after a two week absence.as the captain of the Leafs, he's missed 15 games. Despite the absence, he still has 11 goals and 23 points in 24 games.
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