AUGUST 7, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
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The Leafs are giving Auston Matthews all the ice time he could ever want — and the pressure that comes with it In theory, the Leafs do have a fourth line, in the same way that some steakhouses have a burger menu. The best forwards have been carrying a...
Columbus and Toronto meet in game 3 of Eastern Conference qualifying round
The Columbus Blue Jackets play the Toronto Maple Leafs in game three of the Eastern Conference qualifying round of the Stanley Cup PlayoffsAUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maple Leafs Report: Jake Muzzin injury fallout, Auston Matthews leads the way Not long before he fell to the ice and was unable to get up, Jake Muzzin crouched low and put his...
AUGUST 5, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maple Leafs shut out Blue Jackets 3-0 to even playoff series
Auston Matthews and John Tavares scored and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday to even their best-of-five qualifying series at one gameAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auston Matthews Redirects Zach Hyman Pass Into Back of the Net
AUGUST 4, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Korpisalo robs Matthews with the glove
AUGUST 3, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Lots of shots and big ice time Matthews fired six shots in 24:38 in a 2-0 loss to Columbus in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Sunday.
Impact Matthews' ice time outpaced the next closest Leaf forward by almost three minutes. He was even on the ice more than any blueliner. Matthews is a horse, and it's only a matter of time before the 47-goal scorer finds twine. Game 2 is Tuesday.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto faces Columbus in game 1 of Eastern Conference qualifying round
The Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in game one of the Eastern Conference qualifying round of the Stanley Cup PlayoffsJULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clash of styles: Columbus, Toronto face off in short series
The best-of-five playoff qualifying series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets is an intriguing clash of stylesJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The NHL’s looser dress code suits some Leafs more than others — here’s looking at you, Auston Matthews NHL players’ pre-game attire has traditionally been more staid than their NBA and NFL brethren. The Maple Leafs’ star centre, for one, hopes...
JULY 20, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Matthews excited for relaxed dress code in bubble Toronto Maple Leafs superstar and quasi-fashion icon Auston Matthews is looking forward to ditching the traditional pregame suit and tie whe...
JULY 20, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
Can Auston Matthews pick back up where he left off for the... Will he have enough runway before Game 1 against the Blue Jackets on Aug. 2 to get back to where he was — or someplace close?
JULY 18, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Latest: Smith back with Orioles after positive test
Outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. has rejoined the Baltimore Orioles after missing the start of summer camp following a positive test for the coronavirusJULY 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auston Matthews finalist for Lady Byng Memorial Trophy award Nate MacKinnon and Ryan O’Reilly are the other finalists.
JULY 16, 2020 • PENSIONPLANPUPPETS.COM
'Luck in disguise': Layoff helps Blue Jackets get healthy
The forced coronavirus break worked out well for the Columbus Blue JacketsJULY 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mirtle: Auston Matthews becomes the reluctant face of NHL... Auston Matthews has now, reluctantly, become the face of something altogether different than just hockey.
JULY 14, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp
The familiar sound of pucks, skates and sticks echoing through arenas were once again prevalent in 24 NHL cities, where teams opened training camps in preparing to open an expanded...JULY 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auston Matthews headlines, Nick Robertson named to Leafs No Leaf has opted out and a few Marlies and one junior has been added for the NHL’s extended Stanley Cup tournament
JULY 12, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Ready to play General Manager Kyle Dubas said Sunday that Matthews is "fit to play" and will be at training camp when it opens Monday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
Impact It was reveled June 19 that Matthews had tested positve for COVID-19 and was self-quarantining in his home in Arizona. After enough negative tests, the phenom was cleared to rejoin the team and begin preparations for the season's restart that is set to begin Aug. 1. The 22-year-old was sensational during the regular season before the league's pause, racking up 47 goals and 80 points in 70 games.
JULY 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
June 22: Opting out of the bubble - Sportsnet.ca Justin Bourne stops by to chat about Auston Matthews’ reported COVID-19 diagnosis, the potential of players withdrawing from the NHL and NBA...
JUNE 22, 2020 • SPORTSNET.CA
The Latest: NFLPA advises halt to private workouts together
The medical director of the NFL players’ union has recommended that all players stop private workouts togetherJUNE 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Auston Matthews With Covid. Does this change anything? What is learned? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
JUNE 19, 2020 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Sweet 16: NHL playoffs qualifying round tough to predict
Sweet 16: NHL playoffs qualifying round tough to predictMAY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auston Matthews appears to be following Alex Ovechkin’s path on the power play - TSN.ca As he moves through his NHL career, Auston Matthews is finding more about his most efficient ways to score and it brings to mind how Alex Ov...
MAY 14, 2020 • TSN.CA
