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Auston Matthews returns to Maple Leafs practice, out vs. Islanders
Auston Matthews took part in Toronto Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won’t play Tuesday at home against the New York Islanders.
Coach Craig Berube was pleased with Matthews’ participation on Monday but said his captain will miss a fifth consecutive game. According to reports, Matthews skated for 30 minutes but didn’t take part in power-play drills.
“He did a good job in practice today, I thought, and I think he feels pretty good,” Berube said. “So, we’ll go from there.”
The Maple Leafs visit the Islanders on Thursday.
Matthews has an undisclosed injury that has hampered him since training camp, and he aggravated it 10 days ago in a 6-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Matthews, 27, missed nine games in November because of the injury.
In 24 games this season, Matthews has 11 goals and 12 assists. Last season, he scored 69 goals in 81 games to lead the NHL.
The Maple Leafs are tied with the Florida Panthers atop the Atlantic Division with 46 points.
Auston Matthews, the star center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, made his return to practice after missing several games due to injury. However, despite his return to the ice, Matthews will not be suiting up for the upcoming game against the New York Islanders.
Matthews, who leads the Maple Leafs in goals and points this season, has been dealing with a nagging injury that has kept him out of action for the past few weeks. While his return to practice is a positive sign, the team is taking a cautious approach and will not rush him back into game action.
The Maple Leafs will certainly miss Matthews’ offensive firepower against the Islanders, but the team is focused on his long-term health and ensuring he is fully recovered before he returns to the lineup. In the meantime, the rest of the team will need to step up and fill the void left by Matthews’ absence.
Fans will be eagerly awaiting Matthews’ return to game action, but for now, they will have to wait a little longer to see their star player back on the ice.
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