Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews and Tampa Bay Lightning

'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.
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).
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.
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,
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews set to return against Tampa Bay Lightning
Matthews told reporters in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Friday that he intends to play Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It would end a frustrating month for the team captain and last year’s NHL goals leader after a training-camp injury affecting his upper body took him out of the lineup Nov. 3.
Matthews misses 9th straight game with upper-body injury for Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews participated in a full practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday but missed his ninth straight game when they played the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Close to returning
The 22-year-old forward has missed the Maple Leafs' past two games due to the injury. He has eight goals and 12 points in 20 appearances in 2024-25.
Report: Maple Leafs And John Tavares' Agent Have Engaged In Contract Extension Talks, Is A Deferred Money Deal The Best Course Of Action?
Johnston labels Claude Giroux and Anze Kopitar, two players similar in age, as compatible for Tavares. Ottawa signed Giroux ...
Trade Pitch Sees Maple Leafs Acquiring Star $39 Million Forward in Blockbuster
A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring star forward Vincent Trochek in a blockbuster deal with the New York ...
John Tavares Wants Extension With Maple Leafs
Despite plenty of talk and speculation of big change last offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs appear ready to move forward ...
Another Maple Leafs forward injury means more changes are coming up front
Bobby McMann left the second period of the Leafs' loss to the Panthers, putting coach Craig Berube into yet another quandary.
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Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to move on from Nick Robertson
Nick Robertson’s days with the Toronto Maple Leafs may be numbered, and it is becoming more painfully obvious as the season ...
Maple Leafs Need Proof of Success Before Extending Mitch Marner
A lot of talk has been made recently about the Toronto Maple Leafs and the possibility of extending superstar forward Mitch ...
Maple Leafs notes: First place is the last thing team is concerned with now
Get back to Craig Berube in March or April about how the Maple Leafs shape up as a threat to win the Atlantic Division.
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NHL Rumours: Contract Negotiations For Toronto Maple Leafs Star Players Are Not Straight Forward
Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours. The Toronto Maple Leafs have six forwards on the NHL roster who are pending UFAs.