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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Returning to action Saturday
Auston Matthews (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday in Tampa Bay, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Matthews was a full participant at practice Friday, between Matthew Knies and William Nylander, as well as playing on the first power play. Matthews has missed the last nine games with the injury. He has five goals and six assists in 13 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Not yet ready to return
Auston Matthews (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Panthers, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.Matthews remains on injured reserve due to his upper-body injury, but he resumed skating Saturday and participated in Tuesday's practice session. However, he'll be unavailable for a ninth consecutive game Wednesday, as he still needs to skate a few more times before he's cleared for game action. The 27-year-old will be in the mix to return Saturday against the Lightning, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Practices Tuesday, nearing return
Auston Matthews (upper body) practiced Tuesday and could return to the lineup soon, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Matthews centered a line between William Nylander and Pontus Holmberg during Tuesday's session. The 27-year-old Matthews has missed the last eight games. Still, it's unclear if he will return to the lineup Wednesday against Florida. According to Nick Barden of The Hockey News, Matthews will evaluate how he feels following Tuesday's practice before making any decisions.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Skates ahead of practice
Auston Matthews (upper body) skated before Saturday's practice, Mark Masters of TSN reports.Matthews had not been seen skating since Nov. 10, making this an encouraging development. He left before Saturday's practice started, which probably means he won't play in Sunday's tilt against Utah. Still, Matthews could suit up in Wednesday's matchup versus Florida. He has missed the last seven games. Matthews has five goals and 11 points in 13 contests this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Hoping to play soon
Auston Matthews (upper body) traveled to Germany to see a specialist and is hoping to play either in Sunday's matchup with Utah or in a Nov. 27 clash with the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Matthews will miss his seventh game in a row when the Leafs take on the Knights on Wednesday but seems to be trending in the right direction. In 13 appearances this year, the 27-year-old center has notched five goals and six helpers, including four power-play points, in 13 outings. With David Kampf (lower body) and Calle Jarnkrok (groin) also on IR, the team will be forced to deploy youngster Fraser Minten in a middle-six role against Vegas.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Remains unavailable
Auston Matthews (upper body) won't play Wednesday against Vegas, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Matthews will miss his seventh straight game, and he hasn't been skating. Still, head coach Craig Berube insisted during Monday's media availability that the star center isn't getting worse while remaining in a holding pattern for his recovery. Matthews has compiled five goals, 11 points, 56 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and six hits in 13 appearances this season. His next chance to return comes Sunday against Utah. John Tavares and Max Domi have been serving as Toronto's top two centers during Matthews' absence.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Won't play versus Edmonton
Auston Matthews (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Oilers on Saturday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.Matthews will miss his sixth straight contest as he continues to be hampered by an upper-body issue. The Leafs have soldiered on in his absence, going 4-1-0 without their world-class center. Max Domi has been slotting into the first-line center role without Matthews in the lineup but could drop back down to the third line or shift to wing when Matthews returns.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Not skating
Auston Matthews (upper body) has not skated since the weekend and remains in Toronto, meaning he'll miss Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.Matthews was last reported on the ice Saturday, so he does not appear to be trending in the right direction. His absence will reach five games Wednesday, and at this point, he's questionable at best to play Saturday versus the Oilers. The Toronto Maple Leafs have just five games over the next 15 days, so there should be plenty of chances for him to get into a full practice ahead of his eventual return.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Doubtful for Tuesday
Auston Matthews (upper body) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Ottawa, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Matthews has missed the last three games and didn't participate in Monday's practice. He has amassed five goals, 11 points, 56 shots on net and 19 blocked shots through 13 outings this season. With Max Pacioretty (lower body) joining Matthews on the injured reserve list, Connor Dewar could make his season debut versus the Senators on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Skating Saturday
Auston Matthews (upper body) is skating for the first time this week at practice Saturday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.Matthews is on injured reserve and will not be eligible to play Saturday versus Montreal, but this bodes well for Tuesday's tilt at home against Ottawa. The 27-year-old superstar has five goals and 11 points in 13 games this season.
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