NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Minnesota Wild - Source: Imagn
The Toronto Maple Leafs have held steady despite captain Auston Matthews' absence. He has missed several games due to an upper-body injury.
The Leafs have gotten key contributions from players like Mitch Marner and John Tavares, both of whom are playing in the final years of their respective contracts.
Head coach Craig Berube discussed Matthews' return to the ice with reporters after Tuesday's practice, explaining that his presence was a positive for the rest of the team and that he's trending in the right direction for a return.
"Good," Berube said. "It was great having him out there. He looked really good and got through practice with no problem. There are a lot of good signs pointing in the right direction."
