There’s been only one season in Auston Matthews’ NHL career — so far — that didn’t see him have Mitch Marner or William Nylander at his side regularly. It was the 2018-19 season ...

In 2020, Toronto Maple Leafs players Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Rasmus Sandin and Mac Hollowell spent Christmas with Joe Thornton and his family. Thornton shared a photo of the group ...

It was Matthews and this mystery injury that were missing. He has become the player the Leafs need most and explain least. Against the almost-great Jets, the Leafs were beaten 5-2.

Auston Matthews (34) of the Toronto Maple Leafs moves the puck against Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena. (Credit: IMAGN) Hockey fans ...