Auston Matthews expected to miss game five after not being at practice
The Toronto Maple Leafs star player, Auston Matthews, was noticeably absent from the team's practice ahead of game 5 against the Boston Bruins.
With elimination looming, Matthews was missing from the ice as the team prepared for the crucial matchup.
Matthews has been battling illness, which sidelined him from practice last week and caused him to miss part of game 4.
No Auston Matthews at Leafs practice today.
Leafs practice has begun
Auston Matthews is not on the ice
Leafs centre was pulled from Game 4 by team doctor due to illness
@TSN_Edge
Sheldon Keefe had to shuffle the power play unit in Matthews' absence, with Max Domi stepping in alongside Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly on the first unit.
PP1 for the Leafs practising today without Auston Matthews: Max Domi joins Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe is expected to provide an update on Matthews' status before game 5 tomorrow.
The absence of Matthews could significantly impact the Leafs' chances against the Bruins. In his absence, the team will need other players to step up their game to a level we haven't yet seen in the playoffs.
POLL |
Do you think Auston Matthews will be good to play for game five? |
Yes | 68 | 42.5 % |
No | 92 | 57.5 % |
List of polls |
|
52 minutes ago | By Axel Williams Ryan Nugent-Hopkins calls out the Oilers for their reaction to Connor McDavid's injury |
|
1 hour ago | By Axel Williams Elliotte Friedman responds after Brad Marchand calls him out for fake news |
|
2 hours ago | By Axel Williams NHL strips Kyle Connor of his hat trick and fans are very confused |
|
3 hours ago | By Axel Williams Matt Rempe speaks out following his controversial stint in the AHL |
|
4 hours ago | By Axel Williams San Jose Sharks finally get their first win after insane comeback over the Utah Hockey Club |
|
5 hours ago | By Axel Williams Oilers fans in shambles following Connor McDavid injury announcement |
|
13 hours ago | By Axel Williams Connor McDavid's injury gets a disappointing update from Kris Knoblauch |
|
15 hours ago | By Axel Williams Connor McDavid leaves game early after taking a scary fall |
Previously on HockeyUnplugged