The Toronto Maple Leafs will be missing their star player, Auston Matthews, for the second consecutive game as he sits out due to an upper-body injury. Matthews sustained the injury during a game against the Minnesota Wild, where he managed to log an assist in over 22 minutes of play before leaving the ice.
Coach Craig Berube has mentioned that Matthews is considered day-to-day and there is a possibility of him returning to play in the next game against the Montreal Canadiens. This news has brought some relief to fans as they hope for Matthews’ speedy recovery.
Matthews, who is 27 years old, has had an impressive season so far, scoring 11 points with 5 goals and 6 assists in just 13 games. In the previous season, he led the NHL in goals scored for the third time in four seasons, showcasing his exceptional talent on the ice.
Since being selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, Matthews has accumulated a total of 660 points in his career, with 373 goals and 287 assists in 575 games. His absence in the upcoming game against the Detroit Red Wings will surely be felt by the team, but fans remain hopeful for his swift return to the lineup. Stay tuned for updates on Matthews’ recovery and when we can expect to see him back in action on the ice.