Matthews Out for Season, Leafs Focus on Draft

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Austin Matthews is out for the rest of the 2025-26 season after suffering a severe medial. Collateral ligament air and a quad contusion. The team made the announcement following a game against the Anaheim Ducks. The injury happened when Ducks Captain Radco Gouda's delivered a knee on knee hit during Thursday night's match-up. Gouda's received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct right away. Now he faces the phone hearing from the league, which could lead to a suspension of up to five games. Fans have mixed feelings about the hit. Questioning if it was necessary and why the Leafs didn't respond more aggressively on the ice while there, Captain was down. The team did wrap up physical play later, but many say it came too late. Doctors estimate recovery from this type of full ligament. After takes six to 12 weeks or more, putting Matthews on track for a possible return at.

1:01The start of next season. The Leafs plan to reevaluate him in two weeks. With the Leafs already eliminated from playoff contention, their focus shifts to the injury update in their draft position for the 2026. NHL Entry Draft in June. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, listen and relax.