Auston Matthews might have played his last game for Maple Leafs

Fansided | March 14, 2026

Auston Matthews may have played his final game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, seeing a disappointing end to a great tenure.

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates during warm up before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs fans got the news they didn’t want to hear on Friday afternoon. Captain Auston Matthews sustained a “Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion,” The Athletic reported.