Maple Leafs Placed Auston Matthews on IR

Report: Surgery Has 'Never Been On The Table' For Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews As He Works Through Upper-Body Injury
The 27-year-old spoke for the first time on Wednesday since Dec. 20, the last time he's been in Toronto's lineup. Matthews took a cross-check from Buffalo Sabres defenseman Dennis Gilbert, which he says aggravated the injury a "little" bit.
Maple Leafs Have No Timetable for Auston Matthews
For the second time this season, Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward Auston Matthews is missing time due to an upper-body injury. The Maple Leafs missed their captain for about a month earlier in the season and has now been on the shelf again for five 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.
Matthews misses 5th straight game for Maple Leafs with upper-body injury
Matthews, who is Maple Leafs captain, did not participate in a full morning skate prior to the game against the Sabres on Dec. 20 but scored and played 19:18. He took two hard hits in the game, one from Sabres forward Tage Thompson in the first period and a cross-check from defenseman Dennis Gilbert in the third period, though he finished the game.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Continues Progressing Toward Injury Return
The Toronto Maple Leafs will continue being without captain Auston Matthews when they visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Thursday night. Matthews has missed each of the Maple Leafs' last five games with an upper-body injury and will sit out of tonight's affair after being added to the injured reserve on Tuesday.
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 Not Concerned About Auston Matthews' Injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs missed their captain for about a month earlier in the season due to an upper-body injury, and when he returned it was expected he would
Maple Leafs Issue Auston Matthews' Injury Update: 'Everybody Is Excited'
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided an optimistic update on Auston Matthews’ recovery from an upper-body injury, though he confirmed the star center will not play in New York's Eve game against the New York Islanders.
Leafs F Auston Matthews returns to practice; out Tuesday
Auston Matthews took part in Toronto Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday at home against the New York Islanders.
Auston Matthews returns to Maple Leafs practice, out vs. Islanders
Auston Matthews took part in Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday against the Islanders.
Why The Maple Leafs Placed Auston Matthews On Injured Reserve And Called Up Marshall Rifai From Marlies
Maple Leafs F Auston Matthews has been placed on IR (upper body) retroactive to December 20. D Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The team says that the 27-year-old hasn't had any setbacks and that this move is more about getting a roster spot with a couple players sick.
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‘I Don’t Know, I Hope So’: Auston Matthews Isn’t Sure If He’ll Get Through This Season Without Dealing With Upper-Body Injury
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The True Nature of Auston Matthews' Injury Finally Revealed by Insider
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