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Leafs' Matthews set to return for Lightning game

Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, sidelined since Nov. 3 with an undisclosed injury, intends to return Saturday night against the Lightning, he told reporters Friday.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Leafs forward Knies shoulders blame for Whitecloud hit

Many fans were upset, but Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies doesn’t seem to have any issues with the hit he took from Zach Whitecloud just over a week ago. Knies, who was placed on injured reserve shortly after the hit with an upper-body i

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Knies past hit that injured him: 'Gotta keep your head up'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies isn't holding any resentment toward Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud for a high hit that knocked him out of the lineup. Knies was stood up in the neutral zone Nov. 20 in the second period of To

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Blues Activate Philip Broberg Off IR, Assign Corey Schueneman

St. Louis Blues defender Philip Broberg has been activated off of injured reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. Broberg has missed St. Louis’ last 12 games since suffering a lower-body injury on an awkward collision with Mitc

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs running a five-forward power play unit: “I really like Knies at the net, and I really like Tavares in the bumper… It’s about making it all work”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the return of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies for Saturday’s game in Tampa, Bobby McMann’s injury timeline, the five-forward power-play look, and Nick Robertson’s scoring drought. P

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Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: If Mitch Marner Stays in Toronto, Does That Mean John Tavares is Gone?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have big decisions to make on pending UFAs Mitch Marner and John Tavares heading into the offseason.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Matthews anticipates a bit of rust in return to Maple Leafs’ lineup

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews jokes that he didn’t forget how to play hockey over the last few weeks, but is very excited to get back into the lineup, and anticipates a bit of rust, but not nerves in his return.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Leafs unveil new lines as Matthews returns to lineup

Auston Matthews is finally returning for the Toronto Maple Leafs. For the first time in nearly a month, Toronto’s captain is expected to be in the lineup tomorrow when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Matthews has five goals and six assists i

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann considered day-to-day, expected to miss a few games

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury and is expected to be out of the lineup for a few games according to Craig Berube. Bobby McMann is day to day. He’s expected to miss a couple games, per Berub

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs To Activate Auston Matthews From Injured Reserve

Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews will return to the lineup Saturday against the Lightning, he told reporters today, including David Alter of The Hockey News. He’ll need to come off injured reserve, so Toronto will need to make a corresponding

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Leafs practice notes: Matthews, Knies reunited on top line, first power play unit, McMann day-to-day

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said he’s planning to return Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and he may be joined by teammate Matthew Knies. Toronto’s superstar forward confirmed he’s intending to play Saturday, following

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Published: 3 weeks ago

‘I’m back and excited’: Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews says he’s returning Saturday

Matthews hasn’t played since Nov. 3 due to an upper-body injury.

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Published: 3 weeks ago