NHL insider's opinion on Toronto Maple Leafs' captain Auston Matthews' injury (image credit: IMAGN)
Auston Matthews missed his fourth straight game due to an upper-body injury when the Toronto Maple Leafs faced the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Matthews skated on his own on Saturday morning, but there is no timeline for his return.
Matthews has dealt with injury troubles since his debut with the Maple Leafs in the 2016-17 season. This latest injury has sidelined him for the second time this season. Matthews first experienced the injury during training camp. It could even date back to last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, raising concerns about its long-term effect.
After reaggravating the injury against the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 20, Matthews missed the last two games before the holiday break.
