Auston Matthews Returns to Maple Leafs Lineup After Injury

The Toronto captain rejoins the team for Saturday's game against Boston following a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury.

Auston Matthews missed six games after sustaining an upper-body injury on December 20, worsened by a cross-check during a game against Buffalo.
The Maple Leafs recorded a 3-3-0 record in Matthews' absence and are vying for first place in the Atlantic Division.
Matthews, who also missed nine games earlier this season, consulted a specialist in Germany during his recovery period.
The star center has 11 goals and 12 assists in 24 games this season, following a record-breaking 69-goal campaign last year.
Matthews will skate alongside Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies, with the coaching staff emphasizing his impact on the team's pace and performance.