{"id":503449,"date":"2026-03-14T19:09:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/503449\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T19:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:09:25","slug":"can-the-maple-leafs-make-the-playoffs-after-the-auston-matthewss-injury-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/503449\/","title":{"rendered":"Can the Maple Leafs make the playoffs after the Auston Matthews\u2019s injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will be out for the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after being a recipient of a hit from Anaheim Ducks captain and defenseman Radko Gudas on Thursday night. As a result, Gudas was suspended five games.<\/p>\n

The hit took place with four minutes and 13 seconds left in the second period. Gudas received a five minute major for kneeing and a 10 minute misconduct for the infraction in a 6-4 Toronto win.<\/p>\n

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What is Matthews\u2019s injury?<\/p>\n

Matthews has a grade three medial collateral ligament tear. He also has a quad contusion.<\/p>\n

Reaction from the incident\"Mar<\/p>\n

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during a media conference after a win over the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was displeased at the lack of response from the Maple Leafs<\/a> team after the knee incident took place. A lack of emotion has been a problem for the Maple Leafs this season.<\/p>\n

The lack of response was also noticed by Elliotte Friedman<\/a> of Rogers Sportsnet. Friedman has a podcast with Sportsnet\u2019s Kyle Bukauskas.<\/p>\n

The fact that Gudas only got a five game suspension has been criticized by Matthews\u2019s agent Judd Moldaver. <\/a><\/p>\n

Matthews\u2019s 2025-26 NHL statistics\"Mar<\/p>\n

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) looks up at the scoreboard after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

In 60 games, Matthews has 27 goals and 26 assists for 53 points. He is a -4 with 18 penalty minutes, 12 power-play points, 227 shots on goal, 580 faceoff wins, 81 blocked shots, 42 hits, 30 takeaways, and 51 giveaways.<\/p>\n

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Tough season for the Maple Leafs<\/p>\n

Anyway you look at it, it has been a very disappointing season for Toronto. The fact that the Maple Leafs are last in the Atlantic Division is bitterly disappointing to a Eastern Canadian fan base that watches the Maple Leafs in high numbers.<\/p>\n

It is unlikely the Maple Leafs will make the postseason now. Toronto is nine points back of the Boston Bruins for a playoff spot.<\/p>\n

As a result, do not be surprised at all if Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving and Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube will be fired when the regular season ends next month.<\/p>\n

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