Back to the Toronto Maple Leafs Newsfeed

Why Leafs' Auston Matthews is primed for bounce-back season

After a quiet season by his standards, Matthews is set to rebound in a big way. Health, motivation, and underlying statistics suggest a return to dominance for the Leafs franchise player.

May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on after scoring against the Florida Panthers during the third period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Auston Matthews's 2024-25 season fell short of the lofty standards he's set.