The Toronto Maple Leafs have undoubtedly been one of the more disappointing teams in the NHL so far this season. Tonight they will be without one of their most important players as he is battling the flu.
Matthews To Miss Leafs Game Tonight Due To Illness
Apparently, the flue is running around the Maple Leafs locker room. It seems to have struck Auston Matthews as it is now being reported that he will likely miss tonight's game with the illness.
Sounds like Auston Matthews might be out tonight with the flu that's bothering the Maple Leafs
It is no secret just how important Matthews is to the Leafs. While he is still a few points shy of William Nylander in total scoring, he is currently blowing out the rest of the Leafs in goal scoring with 23 in 27 games. Nylander is second with 14.
The Leafs take on the Penguins tonight at 7PM EST.