After the game, Sheldon Keefe confirmed the doctors pulled Matthews between the final two periods, which is a very strange sequence in itself.

Apr 28, 2024 · Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews was notably absent at the start of the third period of Game 4 between the Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins on Saturday night, leading many to fear he had been injured.

Mar 28, 2024 · Auston Matthews was noticeably absent from the Maple Leafs' morning skate ahead of their game against the Washington Capitals. Now, head coach Sheldon Keefe has given an update on his status. According to Keefe, Matthews missed practice due to an illness.

Apr 28, 2024 · Head coach Sheldon Keefe provided an update on Matthews' condition after Game 4, revealing that while he did leave the game for medical reasons, it was due to illness rather than injury, as advised by team doctors.

Apr 18, 2024 · Toronto Maple Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed his message to Auston Matthews during last night's heartfelt bench moment. With 34 seconds left in the Leafs' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Matthews returned to the bench, still with 69 goals, even after firing 12 shots on the Bolts' goal.

Apr 28, 2024 · Their star player, Auston Matthews, left the game in the third period due to an undisclosed illness, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming match. Coach Sheldon Keefe addressed the media, expressing concern …

Apr 3, 2024 · While the chase is impressive, Head Coach Sheldon Keefe is clearly not interested in individual goals, as he revealed in an interview that he's going to do what's best for the team, rather than Matthews down the stretch.

Nov 10, 2024 · Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ star player, has finally broken his silence on the firing of head coach Sheldon Keefe, offering a rare and candid reflection on the team’s struggles and the need for change.

Feb 18, 2024 · Sheldon Keefe addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 9-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks which improved the team’s record to 29-16-8.

Apr 6, 2024 · Ahead of Saturday’s game in Montreal, head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed his spread-out attack, Auston Matthews’ all-around game, and Simon Benoit’s underdog story.