Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Forced to Leave Game 4 Early
Injury Concerns Arise After Star Center Departs
The Toronto Maple Leafs' hopes of advancing in the playoffs took a hit on Monday night when star center Auston Matthews was forced to leave Game 4 of their series against the Boston Bruins in the second period due to an undisclosed injury.
Matthews, who had scored a goal and an assist before his departure, was seen clutching his knee after a collision with Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo. He skated off the ice slowly and did not return to the game.
After the game, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said that Matthews would be evaluated further on Tuesday but could not provide any specific details on the severity of the injury. He added that Matthews had been unable to practice leading up to the game due to the issue.
The loss of Matthews is a major blow to the Maple Leafs, who are now facing a 3-1 deficit in the series. Matthews is their leading scorer this season with 46 goals and 60 assists, and his absence will be felt if he is unable to return to the lineup.
Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Wednesday night in Toronto. The Bruins will be looking to close out the series and advance to the second round, while the Maple Leafs will need to find a way to win without their star center.
Conclusion
The Maple Leafs' playoff hopes hang in the balance as they await news on the severity of Auston Matthews' injury. The absence of their star center would be a major setback, and it remains to be seen if Toronto can overcome his loss and extend the series.
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