Auston Matthews optimistic about health ahead of Maple Leafs' preseason
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Auston Matthews expressed optimism about his health in a recent interview, stating he feels better than he has in a long time. The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to rebound following their absence from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Matthews, who played only 60 games in the previous season due to injury, finished with 53 points, marking a rare year without at least 30 goals. He emphasized the challenges faced during rehabilitation but noted he is ready to help lead the team this season. Toronto begins its NHL preseason games on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens.
- •Matthews feels the best he's felt in a long time.
- •He played 60 games last season due to injury.
- •Matthews finished the season with 53 points.
- •Toronto begins preseason games on September 16 against Montreal.
- •The Maple Leafs missed the playoffs last year.
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"The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to rebuild after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2025-26 season. Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is firing up fans with some new comments about his health. “I feel like coming back here now, probably the best I’ve felt in a long time,” Matthews said in an interview released on the team’s social media. […] The post Maple Leafs news: Auston Matthews' latest comments will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. Auston Matthews and his teammates missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. Now, they are hoping to make the dance again. Matthews believes Matthew Knies will play a key role in their success for years to come. Matthews spoke with reporters as training camp […] The post Maple Leafs news: Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Despite offseason speculation, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews broke his silence on what playing in Toronto means to him. The post Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Reveals What Playing in Toronto Means to Him appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:47 AMMaple Leafs news: Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praise
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. Auston Matthews and his teammates missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. Now, they are hoping to make the dance again. Matthews believes Matthew Knies will play a key role in their success for years to come. Matthews spoke with reporters as training camp […] The post Maple Leafs news: Auston Matthews drops massive Matthew Knies praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:45 AMMaple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Reveals What Playing in Toronto Means to Him
Despite offseason speculation, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews broke his silence on what playing in Toronto means to him. The post Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Reveals What Playing in Toronto Means to Him appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:58 PMMaple Leafs news: Auston Matthews' latest comments will fire up fans
The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to rebuild after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2025-26 season. Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is firing up fans with some new comments about his health. “I feel like coming back here now, probably the best I’ve felt in a long time,” Matthews said in an interview released on the team’s social media. […] The post Maple Leafs news: Auston Matthews' latest comments will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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