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The original was posted on /r/hockey by /u/DecentLurker96 on 2024-05-02 21:26:10.

According to multiple sources briefed on the matter, the Leafs are taking a day-by-day approach to Matthews’ recovery. He hasn’t yet been ruled out for anything beyond Game 6, but he’s obviously dealing with a significant issue to miss two potential elimination games.

One source briefed on the matter said Matthews playing a potential Game 7 is unlikely. Another said the team is uncertain at this point.

What is known is that the 26-year-old played through illness in Games 3 and 4 of the series before suffering an injury on an innocuous hit while playing sick, according to the sources. Team doctors removed Matthews from the lineup during the second intermission of Game 4 and he’s been unable to participate in a full team skate since.

Unfortunately for the Leafs, they may need to get used to playing without him to turn this into an extended playoff run.