AUSTON MATTHEWS NEWS

Skating Saturday Matthews (illness) skated at practice though his status remains unclear for Saturday's Game 7 against the Bruins, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

Impact It's the first time Matthews has practiced since he left Game 4 with an illness-- he'd then miss the next two games in the series. Getting Matthews back would obviously be a massive boost for the Leafs in Game 7, though it appears he'll remain a game-time decision for now.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leafs' Auston Matthews named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews was named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy on Saturday.It marks the third time that Matt...

MAY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matthews, Pettersson, Slavin named Lady Byng finalists Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin wer...

MAY 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruins and Maple Leafs face off in game 7 of the first round

The Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs face off in game seven of the first round of the NHL Playoffs

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leafs star Auston Matthews' status uncertain for Game 7 The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t certain whether star forward Auston Matthews will be available for Saturday’s decisive Game 7 of their Easter...

MAY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Remains in doubt for Game 7 Matthews (illness) skated Friday but is still questionable heading into Game 7 against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "There's been progress ... b...

Impact Matthews' availability almost certainly won't be confirmed until closer to puck drop Saturday, so fantasy players will likely have to take a wait-and-see approach. Despite not having the world-class center in the lineup, Toronto has managed to win back-to-back games to force a Game 7. If cleared to play, Matthews figures to unseat Max Domi on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Auston Matthews won't play for Leafs in Game 6, but continues to practise The Leafs must work around Auston Matthews' absence for a second game as he is skating, but not yet recovered from his ailments.

MAY 3 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Leafs Will Need To End 6-Game Home Playoff Losing Streak Without Auston Matthews The Maple Leafs will try to snap a post-season losing streak at home in Gam6 against the Boston Bruins, but will need to do it without Austo...

MAY 2 • OUTKICK.COM

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to miss Game 6 of first-round series against Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews will miss Thursday night’s Game 6 against the Boston Bruins

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leafs star Auston Matthews ruled out for Game 6 vs. Bruins The Toronto Maple Leafs are without star forward Auston Matthews for the second consecutive game when the Boston Bruins on Thursday for Game...

MAY 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews not expected to play Game 6 vs. Bruins Matthews, who has not played since Game 4, scored 69 goals this season for Toronto, which trails Boston 3-2 in the first-round series.

MAY 2 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not playing Thursday Per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun, Matthews (illness) has been ruled out of the lineup Thursday versus Boston, according to coach Sheldon Keefe.

Impact Matthews was on the ice Thursday for 30 minutes before the morning skate, but did not participate during regular practice. The superstar center was pulled from action between the second and third periods Saturday, and was unable to play in Game 5 on Tuesday. Matthews had a goal and two assists in Game 2, but he has not had a point in any of the three other games he has played in during the playoffs. The hope is that he will be good to go for Game 7, if Toronto can extend the series with a win Thursday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

The Boston Bruins head to Toronto for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

Matthew Knies scored in less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 to stave off elimination in their...

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthews not in lineup for Maple Leafs' must-win in Game 5 Auston Matthews, who has been sick and could also be dealing with an injury, did not play on Tuesday in Boston against the Bruins.

APRIL 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Leafs star Auston Matthews (illness) out for Game 5 Auston Matthews was not in the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the host...

APRIL 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Auston Matthews out, Bruins add veteran, rookie to Game 5 lineup The Bruins will try to close out the series against a shorthanded Leafs squad.

APRIL 30 • MASSLIVE.COM

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews out for potential elimination matchup with Bruins

Maple Leafs star and NHL goal-scoring leader Auston Matthews will not play in Toronto’s pivotal Game 5 matchup with the Boston Bruins

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not expected to play in Game 5 Matthews (illness) is not expected to play in Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports.

Impact Matthews had limited participation in Tuesday's morning skate after making an early exit from Game 4. The Maple Leafs will be forced to face elimination Tuesday without the league's top goal-scorer in 2023-24. Look for Max Domi and John Tavares to see larger roles with Matthews out of the lineup with this lingering illness.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leafs' Auston Matthews skates briefly, game-time call for Game 5 Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews skated briefly on Tuesday morning, however his availability remains in question for Game 5 of the E...

APRIL 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Awaiting medical clearance Matthews (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 5 against the Bruins on Tuesday. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "We'll see how the rest of the day goes," per David Al...

Impact Matthews didn't stay on the ice long during the team's game-day skate, raising doubts regarding his availability. Still, if the 26-year-old California native can get the all-clear from the team doctors, he should immediately reclaim both his top-line and No. 1 power-play roles. By Matthews' standards, he has struggled offensively of late with just one goal in his last six outings.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Avalanche look to advance to second round of the NHL playoffs

Four more teams have the chance to advance in the NHL playoffs on Tuesday night

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto's Auston Matthews (illness) uncertain for Game 5 Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews (illness) traveled with the team to Boston but his status for Game 5 remains uncertain as the team...

APRIL 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Traveling with team Matthews (illness) will join the Leafs when they travel to Boston for Game 5 on Tuesday but remains questionable after coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "We're hopeful he's avail...

Impact Matthews has scored just one goal in his last six contests despite having racked up 34 shots on net over that stretch. Without the world-class center at practice Tuesday, Toronto shifted Max Domi to center in addition to slotting him into Matthews' spot on the No. 1 power-play unit. Still, if Matthews can get even close to 100 percent, he should reclaim both those roles heading into Tuesday's tilt.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Monday Matthews (illness), who was pulled from Game 4 against the Bruins on Saturday, was not in attendance for Monday's practice session, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matthews has produced points in just one of his last six appearances, though he racked up one goal and two helpers in that contest. The 26-year-old center's absence shouldn't come as a significant surprise considering he is trying to recover from a seemingly long-term illness that he tried to push through in Game 4. Without Matthews in the lineup, John Tavares could be given the first-line center role while Max Domi would likely move up to the No. 1 power-play unit. At this point, Matthews should be considered questionable ahead of Game 5 on Tuesday.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE