TORONTO -- Auston Matthews skated prior to Toronto Maple Leafs practice on Saturday and did not rule out returning next week from an upper-body injury. The center, who has missed the past seven games, recently returned from a five-day trip to Germany for consultation on his injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is nearing his return to NHL action, a comeback that promises to provide a significant boost to the team.

The Maple Leafs have played without captain Auston Matthews for the last several games, but his potential return date has been released.

They are short-term additions, but Fraser Minten and Nikita Gerbenkin are playing NHL games sooner than expected this season. Without a timetable for Knies, it’s tough to say when he’ll return to the ice, but the Maple Leafs should start to see ...

In news today from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthew Knies was placed on injured reserve. Alex Nylander was signed and called up.

Following the placement of injured forward Matthew Knies on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have signed a true household name.

Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies was placed on injured reserve Friday due to an upper-body injury, though coach Craig Berube said he is showing signs of improvement.

Knies sustained an upper-body injury during the second period of the Maple Leafs' 3-0 win against Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, forcing him to leave the contest midway throug