Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs and Joe Thornton

Why Auston Matthews invited Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ mentors trip
As captain, Matthews hopes to emulate Thornton's leadership qualities, led by his focus on inclusivity and bringing everyone together.
Leafs' Auston Matthews Makes Return Following Undisclosed Injury Absence
Auston Matthews will officially be back in action for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night against the Boston Bruins. After missing six games to an undisclosed injury, the former Hart Trophy winner will slide back into the Leafs' lineup that's looking to take sole ownership of first place in the Atlantic Division.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Explains Why Sharks' Joe Thornton Was His Mentor Choice
Auston Matthews explained why he brought San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton on the Toronto Maple Leafs Mentor trip.
Auston Matthews reflects on Leafs’ defensive mistakes after -6 game vs. Hurricanes
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews submitted one of the worst defensive performances of his career in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and reflected on what went wrong post-game.
Auston Matthews Dazzles in Return for Maple Leafs
In a return to the lineups for the Toronto Maple Leafs, their captain Auston Matthews dazzled. After missing the past six games due to an upper-body injury, the star center picked up right where he left off as he led the team to victory over their foes,
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Continues Progressing Toward Injury Return
Matthews has missed each of the Maple Leafs' last five games with an upper-body injury and will sit out of tonight's affair after being added to the injured reserve on Tuesday. Toronto has found some success without its captain, but that doesn't change that Craig Berube's team is significantly better when the 27-year-old is healthy.
Captain Auston Matthews Reveals Why He Selected Joe Thornton For Leafs' Mentors Trip
Auston Matthews opens up about the reasoning behind choosing former teammate Joe Thornton as his mentor, on the Leafs' mentors trip. After a standout performance
Leafs F Auston Matthews returns to practice; out Tuesday
Auston Matthews took part in Toronto Maple Leafs practice for the first time since a Dec. 20 injury but won't play Tuesday at home against the New York Islanders.
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Is A Different Player Playing Alongside Auston Matthews
The Toronto Maple Leafs found a perfect match with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews on a line. It's allowed Knies to excel in his role and provide a lot more offense.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews: Record-setting game
It was Matthews' 200th multipoint game of his NHL career; it came in his 589th game, the fastest by a US-born player in NHL history. And he's the fourth-fastest active player to reach 200, behind Sidney Crosby (465 games),
Auston Matthews scores an equalizer goal for the Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews evens the score at 2-2 with a power-play goal in the second period vs. the Flyers.
Auston Matthews returning Saturday vs. Bruins after missing last 6 games with undisclosed injury
Auston Matthews is set to return to the Maple Leafs lineup Saturday night against the Boston Bruins after missing the last ...
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CHL notebook: Maple Leafs prospect Cowan enjoying having Matthews as tutor
Cowan's mental strength also will be something the Maple Leafs watch. He was part of two straight Canada teams that were ...
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Matthews, Marner the First Maple Leafs Teammates in 33 Years To Reach Embarrassing Feat
Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner manage to accomplish something no two Maple Leafs teammates have done in 33 years during ...
Leafs mailbag: What’s up with Morgan Rielly, an NHL team in Hamilton and Auston Matthews’ 4 Nations Face-Off status
In his weekly mailbag, Kevin McGran takes questions on Morgan Rielly’s minuses, Dennis Hildeby’s future, the 4 Nations ...
Matthews, Tavares lift Toronto Maple Leafs to fifth straight win
NHL Game recap for the Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers game on January 7, 2025. Follow every play as it happens throughout the NHL season on CBS Sports and the CBS ...
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PK Subban clears the air following Auston Matthews' bizarre goal celebration
Following Auston Matthews' overtime goal celebration against the Devils, he was caught pointing at someone, and PK Subban has cleared the air. Lindsay Dunn made waves on Instagram on Thursday when she ...
Opinion | Leafs power rankings: Auston Matthews finds his shine, while another star gets left behind
It was a perfect 3-0-0 segment for the Leafs in the 12th segment of the power rankings, where the captain found his game.