Maple Leafs Breathe Huge Sigh Of Relief

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 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.
Maple Leafs Notebook: Auston Matthews says ‘secrecy’ overblown as he returns to action
Black Friday marked a sunny news day in South Florida, as two-thirds of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line appear healthy and raring to go. Both Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies returned to their usual positions — top line,
Maple Leafs Share Promising Injury Updates on Two Forwards
TSN's Mark Masters is reporting that injured forwards Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies fully participated during Friday's practice. The pair lined up alongside William Nylander on the first line, creating optimism that they'll be healthy enough to face the Lightning.
Auston Matthews And Matthew Knies Rejoin Maple Leafs' Top Line With William Nylander Ahead Of Game Against Lightning
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).
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 to activate Auston Matthews from IR
Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews will return to the lineup Saturday against the Lightning, he told reporters Friday, including David Alter of The Hockey News. He’ll need to come off injured reserve,

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