3 Maple Leafs with Arizona connections return to face Coyotes

© Sergei Belski-USA TODAY SportsThe highly-anticipated matchup between the Arizona Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs is on the horizon.

Because it is just around the corner, hockey fans from across Arizona can watch three Leafs who will get to play somewhere they have ties to: Auston Matthews, Max Domi and Matthew Knies. Former Coyote Connor Timmins is on injured reserve with mononucleosis, thus he will miss the contest.

Here is an analysis of each player and their connection to the Valley.

Auston Matthews

Feb 19, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory…