Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Where Will Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Slot In Upon Return?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without Auston Matthews since Nov. 3. The captain has missed eight games since being placed on IR. He will also miss his ninth game in a row for Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers.
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Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
Maple Leafs Shed Light on Auston Matthews' Injury Status vs. Panthers
Defeating the defending Stanley Cup Champions won't be easy, which is why Maple Leafs fans are hoping that Matthews will be healthy enough to face the Panthers. The Toronto captain has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, however, Tuesday's return to practice sparked optimism regarding his outlook.
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'It's A Little Concerning': After Auston Matthews' First Practice, Will He Be Ready For Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Against Panthers?
Matthews flew to Munich, Germany to get treatment for his upper-body injury and returned to skating on Saturday.
Maple Leafs Get 'A Little Concerning' Update on Auston Matthews' Return
Berube reiterated that Matthews’ return will depend on when the star center feels ready to compete, and given the Leafs' form without him in the lineup there is no reason to rush his return. Matthews has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3, but Toronto has gone on to put up an impressive 7-1 record with its captain sidelined.
‘You don’t want to rush anybody’: Maple Leafs’ Matthews not quite ready to play
While the Toronto Maple Leafs superstar indicated Wednesday’s showdown against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers as his possible return date, Matthews will miss a ninth consecutive game due to his undisclosed upper-body injury.
Leafs' Auston Matthews remains out vs. Panthers, but there's a silver lining
The Toronto Maple Leafs will not have Auston Matthews in the lineup for a powerhouse divisional clash with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Auston Matthews ruled out vs. Panthers, will miss 9th consecutive game
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will not play in Wednesday’s contest against the Florida Panthers. Matthews returned to practice Wednesday after taking part in Sunday’s morning skate, prior to Toronto’s game against the Seattle Kraken.
Matthews could return from upper-body injury Wednesday for Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews participated in his first full practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and could return from an upper-body injury when they visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (7:30 p.m.
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