Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews and Tampa Bay Lightning

Auston Matthews officially playing for Leafs vs. Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews said that he will return to the ice against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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).
'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.
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' 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.
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,
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