Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews injured vs. Ducks

Field Level Media|published: Thu 12th March, 21:11 2026

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

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews was helped off the ice and to the dressing room at 15:47 of the second period after taking a knee-on-knee hit from the Anaheim Ducks' Radko Gudas Thursday evening.

The Maple Leafs later said Matthews will not return because of a lower-body injury.

The Ducks led 3-2 at the time of the incident. Gudas was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct.

Matthews, a two-time All-Star, ended a 12-game drought without a goal when he scored earlier in the period.

For the season, Matthews has 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists).

--Field Level Media

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