Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies are back for Maple Leafs

What I’m seeing: Where the Maple Leafs need to find more offence
Like Tavares, Marner has played quite well in Matthews’ absence. His impact has mostly come defensively and on special teams. He has four power-play goals since Matthews went out, plus one short-handed goal and one three-on-three overtime winner.
Matthews likely to return for Maple Leafs against Tampa Bay
Auston Matthews is expected to return for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, SNP, SNO, SNE, CBC).
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Confirms Big News on Injury Return
Auston Matthews is set to return to the lineup on Saturday when the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After missing the last nine games due to an upper-body injury, Matthews confirmed his return,
Auston Matthews Expects to Return for Maple Leafs vs. Lightning After Injury Recovery
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews says he plans to play on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning after missing nine straight games with
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews plans to return vs. Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews intends to return Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, he told reporters Friday. Matthews hasn't played since Nov. 3 while recovering from an undisclosed upper-body injury that is related to an issue he has dealt with since the preseason.
Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies set to return: Maple Leafs notebook
The Leafs captain is set to return Saturday vs. the Lightning after missing nine games with an undisclosed injury.
Maple Leafs Breathe Huge Sigh Of Relief With Matthews Returning – And Maybe Knies As Well
The Maple Leafs battled valiantly in the absence of injured captain Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, but their potential returns on Saturday came at a perfect time.
Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies are back for Maple Leafs, but Bobby McMann stays in sick bay
Auston Matthews won’t need a name tag when he shows up in the dressing room Saturday. Just hand him a stick. “I didn’t forget how to play hockey the past three weeks,” Matthews assured news hounds in Fort Lauderdale,
Matthews expects a little rust and a lot of excitement in Leafs return
Auston Matthews is ready to return. “In my mind, I'm playing tomorrow and excited to be back," the Leafs centre said after Friday's practice. Matthews has missed Toronto's last nine games with an upper-body injury.
'In My Mind, I'm Back And Excited To Play Tomorrow': Auston Matthews Will Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Against Lightning On Saturday
Matthews has missed the last nine games and Knies has been absent for two games, each with upper-body injuries.
Maple Leafs Notebook: Auston Matthews says ‘secrecy’ overblown as he returns to action
Auston Matthews’ undisclosed injury has been a hot source of speculation. However, the Leafs captain says the “secrecy” around his injury is overblown. As long as it’s taken care of, Leafs Nation won’t be overly concerned about what methods it took to fix their captain.
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