Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs and Joe Thornton

Why Auston Matthews invited Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ mentors trip
As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.
'He's Almost Everybody's Mentor Here': Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Brought Joe Thornton Along On Maple Leafs' Team Bonding Trip
When Auston Matthews heard the Toronto Maple Leafs were having another mentors trip, he knew exactly who to call. Joe Thornton spent one season with the Maple Leafs in 2021, during the season which had the Canadian division.
Maple Leafs hit with another tough Auston Matthews update
Upper-body injury bothers Auston Matthews once again, and the Maple Leafs superstar will miss the next two games.
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews unsure if he’ll fully get past injury this season: ‘I hope so’
Still without a timeline for return, Matthews spoke with media for the first time since he last played on Dec. 20.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Is A Different Player Playing Alongside Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs found a perfect match with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews on a line. It's allowed Knies to excel in his role and provide a lot more offense.
Auston Matthews Dazzles in Return for Maple Leafs
In a return to the lineups for the Toronto Maple Leafs, their captain Auston Matthews dazzled. After missing the past six games due to an upper-body injury, the star center picked up right where he left off as he led the team to victory over their foes,
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews gives concerning cryptic injury update
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who has already missed five straight games, gave a cryptic update regarding his health.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Massive impact in return
Massive impact in return
Maple Leafs to activate Auston Matthews after team captain's second multi-game absence of the season
The Toronto Maple Leafs will welcome back a key piece of their core Saturday night. Center Auston Matthews told reporters that he will be in the lineup against the Boston Bruins, meaning Toronto will be activating him off injured reserve, via NHL.com’s Dave McCarthy.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to return vs. Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews told reporters that he will return from an upper-body injury in Saturday night's game against the visiting Boston Bruins.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Record-setting game
It was Matthews' 200th multipoint game of his NHL career; it came in his 589th game, the fastest by a US-born player in NHL history. And he's the fourth-fastest active player to reach 200, behind Sidney Crosby (465 games),
How The Maple Leafs Will Handle Auston Matthews’ Ice-Time In Return From Upper-Body Injury Against Bruins
Auston Matthews is back in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup. The 27-year-old confirmed the news himself following Toronto's ...
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Maple Leafs Not Concerned About Auston Matthews' Injury
While the Maple Leafs were taking on the Buffalo Sabres, however, Auston Matthews aggravated his injury, forcing him out of the lineup for the next night. The Maple Leafs went on to lose ...
Philadelphia Flyers lose second straight game to Maple Leafs as Matthew Knies scores go-ahead goal in 3rd period
Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, 3 ...