After the game, Auston Matthews took a question from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun and in a calm and articulate response, let him know he didn’t appreciate Simmons “unethically” leaking news of his positive COVID-19 test in June.
Despite reports of positive tests on more than a half-dozen other NHL teams, only one player was identified publicly by the club, league, or the media.
Thankfully, Matthews made a full recovery and was one of few bright spots on the ice for the Leafs in a 2-0 loss to Columbus in Game 1.