Auston Matthews was one of the first players on the ice ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs practice on Friday. He was also the first one to exit the ice, skipping the full session because of maintenance, which head coach Craig Berube confirmed later.

It’s been five games. As a general rule I try to wait until 20 before planning the parade or declare that the sky is falling. Pretty much everything is reactionary at this moment and it only takes one good or bad game to change a narrative.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube spoke about captain Auston Matthews. Speaking to the media after practice on Friday, Berube said Matthews has been solid and healthy this season.

The Rangers must be thankful for small blessings: SMALL BLESSING ONE: They got a point in Toronto. SMALL BLESSING TWO: They scored a goal in Toronto. SMALL BLESSING THREE: Igor Shesterkin saved them in Toronto. (Well, almost).

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring trade options for a key teammate of Auston Matthews as roster depth and opportunities continue to shift early in the season.

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently the most talked-about team in the market, a distinction that is usually held by the Toronto Maple Leafs for most of the year.

Easton Cowan is off to a strong start on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first line, and Auston Matthews spoke about his new linemate’s hockey intelligence ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers.