Major Update Indicates That Auston Matthews Was Injured During The Playoffs
The second round of the playoffs had everyone asking : where was Auston Matthews?
Typically a powerhouse on the ice, he was virtually silent throughout the series against Florida, contributing a mere two points and failing to find the back of the net. Not quite the performance you'd anticipate from a player of his stature.
But could there be more to the story?
Major Update Indicates That Matthews Was Playing Injured During The Playoffs
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In the post-game handshake line, Matthews was spotted sporting a brace on his shooting wrist.
Could an undisclosed injury have hampered his performance?
If his shooting wrist was indeed compromised, it would certainly explain a dip in Matthews' shot power and accuracy. Management might excuse his bad performance if this were the case.
As seen on Hockey Patrol - Matthews Was Potentially Playing Hurt The Entire Playoffs
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