Leafs awaiting update on Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews left Thursday’s game in the final minutes of regulation after a collision with New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck. He did not return for overtime or the shootout. After the game, head coach Mike Babcock had no update on his condition.

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews left Thursday’s game in the final minutes of regulation after a collision with New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck.

Matthews has taken off for the room. Looked like he was being helped off down the tunnel.
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) February 23, 2018

Matthews was in discomfort as he got back to the bench and eventually left for the locker room.

After the game, head coach Mike Babcock had no update on Matthews' condition but expected to know more in the morning.

Mike Babcock had no update on Auston Matthews after he left tonight’s game before overtime. Will know more in the morning.
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) February 23, 2018

Prior to leaving the game, Matthews scored the tying goal that forced the game into overtime and eventually a shootout.

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Leafs awaiting update on Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews left Thursday’s game in the final minutes of regulation after a collision with New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck. He did not return for overtime or the shootout. After the game, head coach Mike Babcock had no update on his condition.