Fansided · Mar 15
Elliotte Friedman reports major Auston Matthews injury update, Maple Leafs fallout
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared the latest Auston Matthews injury update during Saturday night's Maple Leafs game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) looks at an injured Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) after he delivered a knee-on-knee hit during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesNormally, NHL news settles into a lull once the trade deadline passes, but an injury to Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has quickly become the league's biggest storyline.