"It kind of caught me in a difficult spot, and it was pretty swollen for a few days. So I just tried to do what I could to reduce all that stuff, put my foot in my skate and get going again. It felt good to skate yesterday and I feel like everyday I made good progress."
"With Matthews out of the lineup earlier in the week, the Maple Leafs used a next-man up mentality and had one of their most complete games of the season in their 4-0 victory over the Devils. Toronto got contributions from all over the lineup, they used their speed to establish a forecheck and throw the Devils back on their heels, meanwhile, Joseph Woll stole the show in the Maple Leafs' crease."
Auston Matthews returned to the Maple Leafs' morning skate and will play against the Winnipeg Jets after missing Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury sustained while blocking a shot. The injury caused swelling that limited him for a few days, but treatment and skating progress allowed his return. Matthews has 15 goals and 12 assists in 33 games, averaging 20:49 of ice time and nearly 59% in faceoffs, a career high. Toronto beat New Jersey 4-0 using a next-man-up approach and strong goaltending from Joseph Woll. The Leafs are 18-15-6, four points behind the second Eastern wild-card; Winnipeg is 15-19-4.
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