Auston Matthews missing at Maple Leafs practice today
Auston Matthews missed today's practice ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs' game against the Washington Capitals scheduled for tonight.
David Alter shared the update on X, live from the team's morning skate.
Auston Matthews misses the Maple Leafs' morning skate ahead of rematch against the Washington Capitals.
After many key players were forced to miss games in the past few weeks, such as Mitch Marner, Tyler Bertuzzi and Morgan Rielly, it looks like Auston Matthews could be the next to be sidelined.
"As Leafs morning skate begins, Auston Matthews is absent. "
Without Marner and Matthews, the top six would take a major hit.
However, it doesn't mean that we won't see Matthews in action tonight.
Per Mark Masters:
"This alignment at Leafs morning skate suggests Auston Matthews is likely to play
Mitch Marner, who is not playing, filling in on the top line."
A tough challenge ahead for the Maple Leafs in crucial game against the Washington Capitals.
Eight days have passed from the Leafs' crushing 7-3 victory over the Caps 7-3 and they are set to meet again tonight in Toronto.
Since then, the Capitals have been on fire, winning their last three games, whereas the Leafs lost two of their last three, including a terrible night on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils.
The rookie goaltender Joseph Woll should get his third straight start and try to prove that he can be relied on for the playoffs.
It's definitely a tough challenge for the Leafs in this crucial part of the season. Tonight, we will see how the team shows its true character, and if they can deliver a performance worthy of the playoffs.
Stay tuned.
POLL |
Are you worried that Auston Matthews missed the Maple Leafs' practice today? |
Yes | 155 | 24.8 % |
No | 471 | 75.2 % |
List of polls |
|
25 minutes ago | By Chris Gerics The Toronto Maple Leafs Don't Need to Trade for a Third-Line Center, They Already Have One |
|
1 hour ago | By Daniel Lucente Utah Hockey Club Blows 3-Goal Lead in Loss to San Jose Sharks, Time to Call the Toronto Maple Leafs? |
|
1 hour ago | By TJ Tucker Edmonton Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch Shares Crucial Update on Connor McDavid's Injury Status |
|
5 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Send Clear Message To Timothy Liljegren With Recent Signing |
|
16 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Connor McDavid Leaves Oilers Game After Suffering Apparent Injury |
|
18 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Joseph Woll's Fate in Question After Maple Leafs' Latest Decision |
|
20 hours ago | By Chris Gerics The Next 3 Crucial Contracts Brad Treliving and the Leafs Must Secure after Locking in Jake McCabe |
|
21 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Make Big Lineup Changes Ahead Of Game Against the Winnipeg Jets |
Previously on HockeyPatrol