Auston Matthews reportedly not 100% healthy
Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews battled an illness during game 3 against the Boston Bruins, in which they lost 4-2 on home ice.
According to Chris Johnston, Matthews played despite feeling unwell, which also led to his absence from the morning skate.
Despite this, Matthews was arguably still the Leafs' best player last night.
[via: @reporterchris]
Insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned that Matthews opted for rest in the morning due to his illness.
Looking ahead to game four, The Athletic discussed the Leafs improved chances with Matthews expected to be in better health after playing through illness in game three. His absence from the morning skate was attributed to his need for rest, affecting his performance despite logging over 23 minutes of ice time.
With an extra day to recover before game four, the Leafs are optimistic about Matthews and Nylander returning to full strength.
Matthews' impact was evident in game two, but the Bruins tough defense posed challenges for him in game three. Despite the setback, the Leafs remain hopeful for a strong performance in the upcoming game.
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