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Two Ways Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Game 6 Could Go Tonight

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for Game 6 against the Boston Bruins, the word is now that Auston Matthews will probably not play. Now the Maple Leafs find themselves at a critical juncture, down three games to two in the series, but buoyed by a thrilling overtime victory in Game 5.

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Matthews Out For Game 6, More Than Illness Going On Here

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for a crucial Game 6 against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, the status of star forward Auston Matthews is now clear.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 50 minutes ago

Leafs star Auston Matthews ruled out for Game 6 vs. Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs are without star forward Auston Matthews for the second consecutive game when the Boston Bruins on Thursday for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 52 minutes ago

Matthews won’t play, Woll projected to start, loading up the Black Aces: Leafs Practice Notes

Auston Matthews will be missing a second straight must-win game, Sheldon Keefe confirmed Thursday morning. Matthews took some time skating with the main group before practice began.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 11 minutes ago

Auston Matthews ruled out for Game 6

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been ruled out of Game 6 against the Boston Bruins, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed to reporters Thursday morning.

Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / 3 minutes ago

Auston Matthews Will Not Play Game 6 for the Maple Leafs

Reports are filing in that Auston Matthews will not be in the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6. Another elimination game that will not include the team’s best player means the Leafs will be fighting uphill as they try to save their season against the Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

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NBA playoffs: A pair of picks for Pacers and Knicks

We have a pair of Game 6s this evening in the NBA, and we'd like to attack them both, built on who we foresee winning.

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Auston Matthews News / The Hockey Writers / 5 hours ago

Analyst Says Leafs Have 'Passenger' Problem with Matthews in Lineup

Auston Matthews may or may not be able to play Game 6 for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. His “illness” is still very much a dark cloud hanging over the team with details and specifics unclear.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / 0 minutes ago

The Maple Leafs kids star and the fourth line does fourth line things: Game 5 +/-

It’s nice to see the Leafs prove that they have enough fight in them to make it a series. Toronto going home for Game 6 was a huge positive when the team was in the process of getting written off even before it was known that Auston Matthews was out of the lineup.

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Matthews-Less Maple Leafs Win Game 5: Knies and Woll the Heroes

In an elimination must-win game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies and goaltender Joseph Woll emerged as the overtime heroes, propelling the team to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 5.

Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Maple Leafs without Auston Matthews for Game 5 vs. Bruins

As if things weren't bad enough for the Maple Leafs, center Auston Matthews was not in the lineup on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Bruins.

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Maple Leafs superstar unlikely to play in Game 5 vs. Bruins

He has played through an unknown illness in the team’s last two games, though he left before the third period of Game 4, getting pulled by team doctors who assessed that his symptoms were too severe.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / 26 minutes ago

Toronto Maple Leafs Superstar Unlikely For Game Five

The Toronto Maple Leafs problems continue as there’s a major Auston Matthews update going into Game 5 of tonight’s opening-round series against the Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / 8 minutes ago

Maple Leafs Preparing for Game 5 Without Auston Matthews

It is game day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it only means one thing: win or go home. That’s right, they are down in the series 3-1 and there is a very

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Report: Auston Matthews unlikely for the Maple Leafs in Game 5

Chris Johnston and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic are reporting that it is unlikely that Auston Matthews will be available for Game 5 in Boston based on a combination of injury and illness.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / April 30

Leafs' Auston Matthews skates briefly, game-time call for Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews skated briefly on Tuesday morning, however his availability remains in question for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Boston Bruins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 30

Did Sheldon Keefe drop the ball handling Auston Matthews?

Timing is everything and right now, the Toronto Maple Leafs are on the wrong side of it. It was to everyone’s surprise during the final frame of Game 4, that Auston Matthews didn’t come out of the Leafs’ tunnel for action.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 30

Even Mark Stone’s wife laughs at her husband’s 'medical situation'

For the past few years, the Vegas Golden Knights have been playing with their payroll by using/maximizing the club’s long-term injured list (LTIR) at the end of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Old Prof Hockey / April 30

How Well Can Maple Leafs Domi Cover For Matthews?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for a crucial Game 5 against the Bruins in Boston, they face the prospect of taking the ice without their star center, Auston Matthews.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Why Maple Leafs Should Leak the Captured Bench Bickering Audio

Speaking about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff woes, NHL insider Chris Johnston noted on his podcast this week that audio likely exists of the bench argument between William Nylander and teammates Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews.