Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ top line, centered by captain Auston Matthews, is struggling early in the 2025-26 season.
Auston Matthews is stuck on just one 5-on-5 goal through seven games and has yet to beat a goalie with his trademark shot. Craig Berube will look to spark Matthews by playing him with William Nylander on Friday night in Buffalo.
Vladdy, who inked a 14-year, $500-million extension with the Blue Jays earlier this season, was named the ALCS MVP after batting .385 and notching three home runs against Seattle. During this year’s postseason run, he has six homers and 12 RBIs and has struck out only three times.
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube called out the ineffectiveness of Auston Matthews and his line in a disappointing 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.