Auston Matthews Injury Update
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday night's game against the Boston Bruins on November 11, 2025, and did not return. The injury occurred midway through the second period when Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov delivered a heavy hit from behind, sending Matthews head-first into the boards. On X, @LeafsPR announced that Auston Matthews (lower body) and Anthony Stolarz (upper body) will not return to tonight's game.
Despite finishing his shift and even delivering a check on Zadorov moments later, Matthews skated to the bench and headed to the locker room for evaluation during a TV timeout. On X, @BET99ON reported that Auston Matthews went to the locker room after taking a hit from Nikita Zadorov.
Head coach Craig Berube provided a postgame update, stating, "I can’t give you a timeline or tell you how serious it is right now. I’m not sure when he hurt it, to be honest with you." The team confirmed Matthews was ruled out for the remainder of the 5-3 loss, where he logged 10:51 of ice time and recorded one hit. This marks a concerning development for the 28-year-old superstar, who has played in every game this season after missing 15 contests due to injury last year.
Through 16 games in 2025-26, Matthews has been a standout performer, tallying nine goals and 14 points while averaging a career-high 21:54 of ice time per game. His absence is a major blow to a Leafs team sitting at 8-7-1 and second-to-last in the Atlantic Division, despite leading their division in goals scored (entering the game). Toronto's defensive struggles have been evident, allowing 60 goals already, and losing their top scorer exacerbates the issue.
The hit appeared routine but alarming given Zadorov's size, though Matthews showed no immediate distress. No further details on the injury's severity have emerged, but the team will evaluate him ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Fans and fantasy managers should monitor for updates, as even a short-term absence could impact Toronto's push for consistency in a tough road stretch.
Berube emphasized focusing on the roster at hand, but the hockey world is hoping for a quick recovery for the Rocket Richard winner, whose leadership and scoring prowess are irreplaceable.
Disclaimer
All information in this article is based on official postgame statements and media reports as of November 12, 2025. Player status and injury details may change following team evaluations or official press releases. Readers and fantasy managers should follow verified Toronto Maple Leafs channels for the latest updates.
