Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Auston Matthews Still Not Ready for Return to Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their superstar captain Auston Matthews for nearly a month thanks to a lengthy upper-body injury. Despite being fully
Matthews to miss 9th straight game with upper-body injury for Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- Auston Matthews participated in his first full practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and could return from an upper-body injury when they visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SN1).
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Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
Maple Leafs Shed Light on Auston Matthews' Injury Status vs. Panthers
Defeating the defending Stanley Cup Champions won't be easy, which is why Maple Leafs fans are hoping that Matthews will be healthy enough to face the Panthers. The Toronto captain has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, however, Tuesday's return to practice sparked optimism regarding his outlook.
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Matthews flew to Munich, Germany to get treatment for his upper-body injury and returned to skating on Saturday.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been winning without Auston Matthews in the lineup. He is now returning. What does the team do?
Maple Leafs Get 'A Little Concerning' Update on Auston Matthews' Return
Berube reiterated that Matthews’ return will depend on when the star center feels ready to compete, and given the Leafs' form without him in the lineup there is no reason to rush his return. Matthews has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, but Toronto has gone on to put up an impressive 7-1 record with its captain sidelined.
Leafs' Auston Matthews remains out vs. Panthers, but there's a silver lining
The Toronto Maple Leafs will not have Auston Matthews in the lineup for a powerhouse divisional clash with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Auston Matthews ruled out vs. Panthers, will miss 9th consecutive game
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will not play in Wednesday’s contest against the Florida Panthers. Matthews returned to practice Wednesday after taking part in Sunday’s morning skate, prior to Toronto’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
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