Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Matthews misses 9th straight game with upper-body injury for Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- Auston Matthews participated in his first full practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and could return from an upper-body injury when they visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SN1).
Maple Leafs Shed Light on Auston Matthews' Injury Status vs. Panthers
Defeating the defending Stanley Cup Champions won't be easy, which is why Maple Leafs fans are hoping that Matthews will be healthy enough to face the Panthers. The Toronto captain has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, however, Tuesday's return to practice sparked optimism regarding his outlook.
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Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
Auston Matthews Still Not Ready for Return to Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their superstar captain Auston Matthews for nearly a month thanks to a lengthy upper-body injury. Despite being fully healed, following a trip to Germany, Matthews is not ready to return to the Maple Leafs’ lineup.
Leafs' Auston Matthews remains out vs. Panthers, but there's a silver lining
The Toronto Maple Leafs will not have Auston Matthews in the lineup for a powerhouse divisional clash with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Auston Matthews ruled out vs. Panthers, will miss 9th consecutive game
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will not play in Wednesday’s contest against the Florida Panthers. Matthews returned to practice Wednesday after taking part in Sunday’s morning skate, prior to Toronto’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
'It's A Little Concerning': After Auston Matthews' First Practice, Will He Be Ready For Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Against Panthers?
Matthews flew to Munich, Germany to get treatment for his upper-body injury and returned to skating on Saturday.
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