Breaking: Matthews absent from morning skate

In or out? Will the Leafs superstar play tonight in Philly?

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Breaking: Matthews absent from morning skate
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According to a report from Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston, Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews did not take the gameday skate this morning in Philadelphia.

The Leafs are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight, but it remains to be seen whether or not Matthews will be in the lineup. The 20-year-old missed Sunday night’s home game against the Edmonton Oilers with an undisclosed “upper-body thing” according to head coach Mike Babcock

While Matthews had 13 goals and 26 points in 26 games this season, the Leafs are surprisingly 5-0 without him in the lineup. 

Stay tuned to Leafs Feed today for an announcement on Matthews’ status for tonight’s game.

UPDATE:

According to a report from USA Today’s Dave Isaac, Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews WILL NOT play tonight’s game in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia Flyers.