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.
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.
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.
'We Definitely Have To Manage Him': Auston Matthews Isn't 100 Percent, But The Maple Leafs Will Work Him Through It On The Ice
Returning from his second absence this season due to an upper-body injury, Matthews logged a season-low 17:32. The back-and-forth nature of the game saw Matthews play more in the third period, particularly as Toronto was defending the 5-on-6 situation as Boston looked for a tying goal.
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' 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.
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 captain Auston Matthews to return vs. Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews told reporters that he will return from an upper-body injury in Saturday night's game against the visiting Boston Bruins.
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 ...
Maple Leafs Have No Timetable for Auston Matthews
For the second time this season, Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward Auston Matthews is missing time due to an upper-body ...
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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 ...
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Knee Jerk Reaction: A rare off night for Woll, Matthews, Marner as Hurricanes snap Leafs’ winning streak
All good things must come to an end, as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Thursday evening.
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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 ...
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 ...