Bad news in Toronto Auston Matthews leaves the midway through the game
Nothing is right in Toronto at this moment. The Maple Leafs lost yet another game at home, and they were down 3-1 in their series against the Big Bad Bruins. As if their poor performances weren't enough, they may not have their biggest weapon on the ice next game, as it was announced moments before the third period that their top scorer, Auston Matthews, would not be returning.
Maple Leafs F Auston Matthews will not return to tonight's game.
The Maple Leafs' Head Coach, Sheldon Keefe, addressed the media regarding his superstar. He confirmed that the team's doctors pulled Matthews due to an illness. Remember that Matthews hasn't been practicing with the team for the last two days.
Sheldon Keefe confirms that doctors pulled Auston Matthews in relation to the illness that he's been dealing with.
The 1st overall draft selection in the 2016 Draft has lived up to the expectations in the regular season thus far. After signing the NHL's most lucrative contract (AAV-wise), the American went on to score 69 goals and register a career-high 107 points in 81 games regular season games. In the playoffs this year, he's registered 3 points, all during game two, the Maple Leafs' lone win.
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AVRIL 27 | 1206 ANSWERS Bad news in Toronto Auston Matthews leaves the midway through the game Can the Maple Leafs win game 5 in Boston without Matthews? |
Yes | 177 | 14.7 % |
No | 897 | 74.4 % |
He'll be there, worry about winning with him | 132 | 10.9 % |
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