Auston Matthews spurs Leafs in return from 9-game absence

Maple Leafs MVP during Matthews’ absence debated by NHL.com
The Toronto Maple Leafs have survived quite nicely without captain Auston Matthews, who missed nine games with an upper-body injury.
Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3
Auston Matthews picked up an assist in his return to the lineup and Joseph Woll stopped 38 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3.
Auston Matthews spurs Leafs in return from nine-game absence
Auston Matthews, back on ice after a nine-game absence with an upper-body injury, picked up an assist in a 5-3 victory over the Lightning.
NHL On Tap: Matthews expected to return for Maple Leafs against Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, SNP, SNO, SNE, CBC)
Maple Leafs' captain Auston Matthews returns after missing 9 games
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews returned to the lineup Saturday night after missing nine games due to an upper-body injury. Matthews was activated off injured reserve prior to the Maple Leafs game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and picked up an assist on Matthew Knies’ first-period goal.
How The Maple Leafs Will Adjust Their Roster With Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies Getting Activated From Injured Reserve
The Toronto Maple Leafs will welcome Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies back to the lineup when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Saturday. Heading into the game, Toronto was already at the maximum 23-player active roster limit,
Auston Matthews looks as fresh as ever in his return to the Maple Leafs’ lineup
O captain, my captain, our fearful trip is done. Maple Leafs’ captain Auston Matthews returned to the lineup after a nine-game absence due to a secretive upper-body injury, and he didn’t miss a beat.
Matthews, Knies return, help Maple Leafs hold off Lightning
Captain has 2 assists, forward scores for Toronto; Hedman sets Tampa Bay career assist record TAMPA – Auston Matthews had two assists in his return from injury for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe Exits 600th NHL Game After Scary Puck to Neck
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Maple Leafs’ 3 Stars of the Week: Tanev scores 1st goal as a Maple Leaf, Woll earns 5th straight win
It was another quiet week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, with only two games on their schedule, both on the road against Atlantic Division rivals. The storyline heading into Week 8 was whether Auston ...