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Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs undergoes successful MCL surgery in New York. The team confirms a 12-week recovery timeline, sidelining him for the remainder of the season, but he aims to be ready for training camp. Matthews suffered the injury from a knee-on-knee hit by Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas, who received a five-game suspension for the incident. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube expresses frustration, stating the punishment is insufficient for losing their captain. Matthews' agent, Judd Moldaver, criticizes the NHL's player safety process as “reckless and ridiculous.” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman defends the department amid the backlash. This season proves challenging for the Maple Leafs, who risk missing the playoffs for the first time since Matthews joined in 2016-17. Matthews finishes the season with 27 goals and 53 points in 60 games while averaging 20:48 ice time.
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