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Last updated: March 13, 2026, 8:55 PM ET
NHL Injury News
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending knee injury espn.com after suffering a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, dealing a major blow to Toronto's playoff hopes. The 26-year-old center was injured during Tuesday's game against the Rangers and will undergo surgery, with the team confirming he'll miss the remainder of the regular season and any postseason play. Matthews, who leads the NHL with 55 goals, was on pace to challenge Alex Ovechkin's single-season record.