Elliotte Friedman reports major Auston Matthews injury update, Maple Leafs fallout

Fansided | March 15, 2026

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared the latest Auston Matthews injury update during Saturday night's Maple Leafs game against the Buffalo Sabres.

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) looks at an injured Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) after he delivered a knee-on-knee hit during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Normally, NHL news settles into a lull once the trade deadline passes, but an injury to Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has quickly become the league's biggest storyline.