On November 19, we reported that the star forward of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthewshad flown to Germany to meet a specialist doctor in order to treat his mysterious upper body injury.
However, as the Leafs prepare to face the Boston Bruins this evening, we learn that the captain of the organization will finally return to the game during this meeting.
As reported NHL.com the latter has missed six games since December 20, after aggravating his injury which forced him to miss nine games last November.
Remember that on December 20, Matthews suffered two hard blows from Take Thompson and of Dennis Gilbert during the game against the Buffalo Sabres.
There are several things, but I would say that those shots definitely didn’t help my cause. At least the rest helped. However, I’m not someone who likes to sit still for long periods of time, so I just try to do what I can without overexerting myself. I just try to stay in as good shape as possible when I can’t skate. […] Despite everything, it remains delicate…
– Auston MatthewsNHL.com
More details will follow.
- Aged 27, Auston Matthews is a 6’3″/217lbs left-handed center selected in the 1st round (1st overall) during the 2016 draft. So far this season, he has compiled a record of 11 goals and 12 assists for a total of 23 points in 24 matches. He has 2 years remaining on his contract, earning him an average of $13.25 million per season.
