Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews close to return

Matthews misses 9th straight game with upper-body injury for Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- Auston Matthews participated in his first full practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and could return from an upper-body injury when they visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SN1).
Auston Matthews isn't only Maple Leafs star making progress toward injury return
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without captain Auston Matthews for the last several games, as he's been dealing with an upper-body ailment. He's also sought treatment overseas in Germany and has resumed skating with a goal of getting back into the lineup sooner than later.
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Matthews will miss his ninth straight game with a mysterious injury, but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said "he's feeling good."
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The 27-year-old will be in the mix to return Saturday against the Lightning, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so.
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Matthews flew to Munich, Germany to get treatment for his upper-body injury and returned to skating on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs Get 'A Little Concerning' Update on Auston Matthews' Return
Berube reiterated that Matthews’ return will depend on when the star center feels ready to compete, and given the Leafs' form ...