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Given that it wasn't an optional skate it was notable to see Toronto's top player sit this one out." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman was quick to explain why Matthews did not participate." } }, { "id": "8uxw709m-59ux2py6", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1783141910145552826", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1783141910145552826", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Keefe later confirmed that there is no issue with Matthews that kept him off the ice." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"Just decided to keep him off (the ice),\" Keefe said of Matthews. \"He just took the option, he'll be good to go tonight.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With the Maple Leafs into the playoffs, practices and mandatory skates become less frequent than in the regular season. Matthews has certainly earned the right to take a morning off if it's what he needs to be at his best for Game 3." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Matthews scored the game-winning goal as part of a three-point night in a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Monday to even up their best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEaj-asOsl8[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It's expected he'll take his regular spot alongside Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi on the club's top line." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Matthews' play has drawn praise from Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"He’s the most dangerous man on the ice because he’s earned it,\" Montgomery said on Tuesday." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Matthews finished the 2023-24 season with a Maple Leafs' record 69 goals to win his third Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy, while posting a career-high 107 points in 81 games." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTk1MTUxMDE2NDM2ODQ0/cf1808c0-6a82-4298-9049-3eb2eae105b0.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "'We Need To Win Hockey Games': Maple Leafs Not Worried About Lack of Offensive Production From Mitch Marner in Playoff Series Against Bruins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "'There's A Chance': William Nylander's Status For a Return From Injury Remains a Mystery As Maple Leafs Prepare For Game 3 Against Bruins (VIDEO)" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "'They're Playing For Keeps': Bruins Captain Brad Marchand Says Maple Leafs Are Built Differently in This Stanley Cup Playoffs" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "News from THN.com" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Has Jacob Markstrom Played His Final Game with the Calgary Flames?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Who Will Win the Battle of Florida, Lightning or Panthers?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Why Rangers' Artemi Panarin Will Get My Vote for the NHL's Hart Trophy" } } ] }

Why Auston Matthews Missed Maple Leafs Morning Skate Wednesday Ahead of Game 3 Against Bruins