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Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to miss another game with injury

Jan 1, 2025 | 12:47 PM

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.

Matthews, who has missed five straight games with an upper-body injury, was placed on injured reserve earlier this week.

He says it’s frustrating to be sidelined, but he feels he’s progressing towards a return to action.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says there’s no timeline for the captain’s return to the lineup.