Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews is gearing up for his comeback against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being out of action since early November due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old revealed his plans to return to the ice during a press conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he shared details of his recovery process.
Matthews underwent treatment from a specialist in Munich and followed it up with a rigorous week of workouts at home before rejoining his team for practice. Despite his time off, Matthews expressed his eagerness to get back in the game, stating, “In my mind, I’m back and excited to play tomorrow.”
The talented forward had an impressive start to the season, racking up 11 points in just 13 games before his injury sidelined him. Known for his scoring prowess, Matthews led the NHL in goals scored for the third time in four seasons during the 2023-24 campaign, notching a career-best 69 goals along with 38 assists in 81 games.
With Matthews back in the lineup, the Maple Leafs will be looking to build on their current record of 13-7-2 for the season. Fans are eagerly anticipating his return to action, hoping that his presence on the ice will give Toronto an added edge in their upcoming games.
Stay tuned as Auston Matthews makes his highly-anticipated comeback against the Tampa Bay Lightning, ready to showcase his skills and make a significant impact on the ice once again.