NHL insider shares major Auston Matthews injury update

Fansided | March 20, 2026

TSN insider Chris Johnston confirms Maple Leafs' star has surgery, the expected recovery timeline, and the key factors behind the decision.

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) looks at an injured Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) after he delivered a knee on knee hit during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

A week after a controversial knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas left Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews sidelined for the rest of the season, a major update has emerged.