The Maple Leafs announced some terrible news today, as they will lose their star centreman Auston Matthews with illness.

Maple Leafs Franchise Star Auston Matthews Out Indefinitely With an Illness

The Maple Leafs confirmed today that Auston Matthews is suffering from an illness, which was later clarified to be the flu.

We will see how long it takes Matthews to recover. If the Maple Leafs want to be safe, he may miss more than one game.

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BREAKING: Maple Leafs Lose Austin Matthews Indefinitely

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