The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently tied 1-1 with the Boston Bruins on the brink of elimination, despite missing franchise cornerstone Auston Matthews.
While most focus is on the team trying to extend their first-round playoff series, fans are still worried about Auston Matthews' status. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has now revealed major information on his status, as well as the injury and illness ailing him.
"Recognizing that these are the playoffs and we're not going to know exactly what happened until it's over, I don't think this is [illness related]. An illness doesn't last like this, so I think something else developed in the aftermath, whether it be something the fallout from that or an injury - obviously we're not going to know before the Maple Leafs finish their run, but I don't believe that this is the illness [that is keeping Matthews out of the lineup for Game 5]."
It is worrying that Auston Matthews' illness has stayed around this long, likely leading him into a situation where it is easier to get injured.
if things don't go well tonight, he'll have to focus on his health ahead of next season.
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Insider reveals the truth about Auston Matthews' absence
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