AUSTON MATTHEWS NEWS

From the Stanley Cup champion Panthers and beyond, the NHL is shooting for another best season ever

The Stanley Cup has found a home in South Florida after the Panthers finished on top at the end of what some considered the best NHL season in history

OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizer

While a vast majority of the 1,312 NHL games through June will take place in North America, the spotlight this season is on international play

OCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practices again Saturday Matthews (upper body) practiced Saturday with Toronto's non-game group, per Nick Barden of The Hockey News.

Impact Even if Matthews misses the final two preseason contests, he should be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 9 against Montreal. He said he was "feeling good" after Friday's practice, according to TSN's Mark Masters. The 27-year-old Matthews amassed 69 goals and 107 points in 81 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Auston Matthews | Media Availability | Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews | Media Availability

SEPTEMBER 27 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Auston Matthews Missing More Games with Injury Auston Matthews sat out as a precaution, with Berube providing another update.

SEPTEMBER 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Maple Leafs' Berube says Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is not too serious

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube says he does not think Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is too serious

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leafs F Auston Matthews dealing with upper-body injury Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss Thursday night’s preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens with an upper-body inju...

SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Thursday Matthews (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Montreal on Thursday.

Impact Matthews' upper-body injury has been classified as minor but it's still just preseason, so the Leafs have no reason to rush him back into action. Given the number of veterans suiting up Thursday, it seems likely Matthews would have played had he been 100 percent. As of yet, there is no reason to worry Matthews won't be available to play versus Montreal on Oct. 9.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sundin rooting for Matthews to top him for Maple Leafs' all-time goals record | NHL.com ‘That’s the way it’s supposed to be,’ says former Toronto center, who leads current captain by 52

SEPTEMBER 25 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin talks captaincy, Auston Matthews and Stanley Cup hopes Mats Sundin already sees Auston Matthews in his rearview mirror as Leafs scoring champion and has some lessons for his successor.

SEPTEMBER 25 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Sharks' Celebrini and Smith and Canadiens' Slafkovsky headline the NHL's next generation of stars

San Jose No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini and fellow Sharks prospect Will Smith are among the newest members of the NHL's next generation of stars to follow in the path of Sidney Crosb...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling minor injury Matthews is contending with an upper-body issue, but it's not considered serious, Mark Masters of TSN reports Tuesday.

Impact It's unclear if Matthews picked up the injury in Sunday's 6-5 overtime preseason loss to the Senators. The 27-year-old scored a goal and saw 20:26 of ice time in that contest. The superstar center's progress will be something to monitor in the coming days. Matthews potted 69 goals and 107 points in 81 regular-season outings with Toronto in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leaf notes: Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews elbow over tennis title The competitive nature that Toronto's first liners need to have this season with Mitch Marner is already displayed on the court.

SEPTEMBER 21 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews' Summer Beef: 'I've Been Smoking Him' Matthew Knies said he’s been smoking Auston Matthews at tennis games all summer.

SEPTEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Auston Matthews | Training Camp | Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews | Training Camp

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

Auston Matthews Praises Maple Leafs Teammate Amid Endless Speculation Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews spoke out in defense of teammate Mitch Marner.

SEPTEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Auston Matthews | Media Day | Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews | Media Day

SEPTEMBER 18 • NHL.COM

Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey's development team

The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an...

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connor McDavid Praises 'Stylish' Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Oilers’ Connor McDavid’s admiration for Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is commendable.

SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Looking Leaner in Preseason Ad Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews appears lean and sharp in CCM’s latest ad.

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Looking Leaner in Preseason Ad Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews appears lean and sharp in CCM’s latest ad.

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Auston Matthews-Connor McDavid Workout Triggers Wild Maple Leafs Recruitment Buzz Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid are two of the best players in the game today, but they...

AUGUST 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Slovakia sets its sights on qualifying for the Olympics with NHL players back for the Milan Games

NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Milan in 2026

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Auston Matthews to be named new Maple Leafs captain The honour that many expected would come to Toronto's scoring leader and NHL all-star will become a reality on Tuesday.

AUGUST 22 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Top 20 Center Right Now: Auston Matthews | NHL.com NHL Network ranks Auston Matthews as the 3rd best Center in the league

AUGUST 22 • NHL.COM