Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain, successfully underwent knee surgery today in New York, according to the team. The National Hockey League club anticipates he will require approximately 12 weeks for his recovery period.
The prominent Toronto player sustained a medial collateral ligament tear following an impact from Ducks captain Gudas
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According to the Toronto Maple Leafs, their captain Auston Matthews had successful knee surgery performed today in New York City.
The National Hockey League franchise projects a recovery period of approximately 12 weeks for him.
Matthews sustained a tear to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on March 12, during a matchup with the Anaheim Ducks.
The incident involved a hit from Ducks captain Radko Gudas, which resulted in a five-game suspension imposed by the league.
This season, Matthews accumulated 53 points, comprising 27 goals and 26 assists, playing for the Maple Leafs.
With 70 points, Toronto occupies the 14th position in the Eastern Conference standings, which consists of 16 teams.
