Auston Matthews' injury revealed and Toronto Maple Leafs can kiss the playoffs goodbye
Rob Williams, Offside
created: March 13, 2026, 11:45 p.m. | updated: March 15, 2026, 8:48 p.m.
Auston Matthews' season is over, the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed Friday evening.
The Maple Leafs captain was injured Thursday after a controversial hit by Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas.
Matthews sustained a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion, the Leafs said in a statement.
Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube called the Gudas hit a "dirty play" and made it clear post-game that he wasn't happy his players didn't go after the Ducks defender.
This was a frustrating season for Matthews, whose season ends with a career-low 53 points in 60 games.
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