Ex-NHLers make their feelings known about Toronto Maple Leafs PP shining in Auston Matthews’ absence

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The Toronto Maple Leafs' power play has been impressive in recent games, even without star center Auston Matthews in the lineup. Matthews has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury.

In the 13 games Matthews played before getting injured, the Leafs went 4 for 40 on the power play, with a 10% conversion rate. But in the three games without Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs have scored on 7 of their 13 power play opportunities, with a 53.8% conversion.

Ex-NHLers Brian Boyle and Mike Rupp discussed the Leafs' power play success on the "NHL Now" podcast. When asked about the power play clicking without Matthews, Boyle joked "I'll trade him."