Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Matthews to miss 9th straight game with upper-body injury for Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- 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. ET; SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SN1).
Auston Matthews Still Not Ready for Return to Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their superstar captain Auston Matthews for nearly a month thanks to a lengthy upper-body injury. Despite being fully
Why Auston Matthews won’t return to Maple Leafs lineup vs. Panthers: ‘Not a healing thing’
Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
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.
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.
LEAFS NOTES: Auston Matthews waits at least one more game for return
When you’ve waited nearly all of November to get better and missed eight games, another few days won’t matter. By early Wednesday, it was clear Auston Matthews was not going to jump back into the Maple Leafs’ lineup for the evening game against the Florida Panthers with just one full practice under his belt.
Maple Leafs Get 'A Little Concerning' Update on Auston Matthews' Return
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube shared mixed feelings about Auston Matthews’ recovery and potential return to action on Wednesday’s game against the Florida Panthers. While Matthews’ presence in practice on Tuesday was a step forward,
PREVIEW: Panthers battle familiar faces as Maple Leafs come to Sunrise
With the Maple Leafs coming to town, there will also be three familiar faces in the building as Steven Lorentz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Anthony Stolarz take the ice at Amerant Bank Arena for the first time since helping the Panthers capture the Stanley Cup back in June.
NHL News: Maple Leafs provide crucial injury update on Auston Matthews' recovery
Auston Matthews is a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and while his absence has been noticeable, his return to the NHL ...
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews' Reaction to First Practice in Three Weeks
The Maple Leafs captain has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Nov. 3 and the situation reached a point where he ...