Maple Leafs Prepare for Games Without Matthews

Auston Matthews, captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is sidelined with an upper-body injury unrelated to his previous wrist issues and is considered day-to-day, having missed the recent game against the Boston Bruins. Despite this, the Maple Leafs remain optimistic that Matthews will not be out for an extended period. Max Domi is taking Matthews' place on the first line alongside Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner. The team is preparing for upcoming games against the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, hoping for Matthews' swift return. Historically, the Leafs have managed a positive record when Matthews is unavailable, going 36-19-2 since his debut in 2016.