Sheldon Keefe Keeping Things A Mystery Regarding Auston Matthews
Toronto Maple Leafs chances to finally overcome the Boston Bruins in a Game 7, may have significantly increased with the most recent health update on superstar Auston Matthews.
The rumors have run rampant on the health of Matthews since he left Game 4 and hasn't appeared in the series since. Matthews has been dealing with a combination of an illness and injury.
It was a positive sign to see Matthews taking part in the morning skate with teammates, in preparation of tonight's Game 7. This was the first time Matthews skated with the full group since Game 4.
Matthews looked good as he darted on goal, receiving a pass and letting a patented wrister go, beating the goalie blocker side.
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Keefe has his mind games on full display as he wanted to keep the status of Auston Matthews a mystery.
�They dressed all the forwards in one colour
�They didn't run lines
�They kept the skate to 15 minutes � at which point, Matthews left
Teams are always very secretive when it comes to injuries and their lineup this time of year but Keefe is taking things up a notch with his tricks.
It remains to be seen whether Toronto will have their "69 goal man" in the lineup for tonight's game. If Matthews returns, there is no chance he is at 100% but when you are a bonafide superstar you are still better than most of the league even with an ailment.
| POLL | ||
Does Auston Matthews play in Game 7? | ||
| Yes, scores a goal to help Toronto win | 97 | 22 % |
| No, he's not healthy enough but they still win | 126 | 28.6 % |
| No, and Toronto loses | 65 | 14.8 % |
| Yes, but doesn't record a point | 152 | 34.5 % |
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