Auston Matthews stood looking relaxed in a place he hasn’t been seen much lately: At the front of the Toronto Maple Leafs practice facility locker room. “From where I was at up to now, I feel night and day,

Whenever he does return, though, the Maple Leafs are counting on Matthews to pick up from where he left off. The San Ramon, California native amassed five goals and six assists in 13 games before disaster struck and leads the NHL with 373 career goals since making his debut nine years ago.