Toronto Maple Leafs get major injury update from Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs got some good news the injury front while superstar captain Auston Matthews has returned to the ice. Matthews is still out for the Maple Leafs’ game against the Montreal Canadiens today, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Matthews skated for the first time since his upper-body injury during the Maple Leafs’ optional morning skate. Nothing overly intense for Matthews, but keeping him in good shape, especially if he returns in the near future.

From the moment it was announced Matthews suffered his injury, the Maple Leafs were confident it wouldn’t be a long-term problem. He has missed two games so far and the game against the Canadiens will be his third straight absence.

Before their meeting with the Detroit Red Wings, the Maple Leafs qualified Matthews on injured reserve to manage their schedule. With him likely returning soon, the Maple Leafs need to make some roster moves.

In their two games without Matthews, the Maple Leafs have won both games, including a huge shutout against the Boston Bruins. Without Matthews, Toronto scored seven goals, including five on the power play.

Up until that point in the season, the Maple Leafs had one of the NHL’s worst power plays. By adding five goals to the man advantage, the Maple Leafs have risen to sixteenth in the league with 18.37%.

After the Maple Leafs meeting with the Canadiens, they will have two days off to get Matthews back to full health.

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