Yahoo Sports Maple Leafs Getting Massive Boost Against Bruins
The Boston Bruins' upcoming contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs just got tougher for them.
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While speaking to reporters, Maple Leafs superstar forward Auston Matthews shared that he will be back in the lineup tonight against Boston.
Auston Matthews confirms that he's returning to the #leafs lineup tonight.
"The last couple skates I've had have felt good."— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 4, 2025
Matthews, 27, last played for the Maple Leafs on Dec. 20 against the Buffalo Sabres, where he scored a goal. The superstar missed six straight games but is now good to go against the Bruins.
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This is certainly not the best news for the Bruins, as Matthews is one of the game's best players. The 2016 first-overall pick has 11 goals, 23 points, and a minus-2 rating in 24 games this season. This is after he had 69 goals and 107 points in 81 games last season.
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