During game four of the Toronto Maple Leafs series versus the Boston Bruins, Auston Matthews exited the game early. The reasoning was originally described as an illness but one fan pointed out how it could potentially have been a knee injury.
In the replies to the post Dr. Jesse Morse, a specialist in sports medicine who has been on ESPN for his insights on potential injuries, shared some bad news for the Maple Leafs.
Assuming the worst-case scenario, Matthews could be out for nearly a year if he requires surgery for an ACL tear.
Dr. Morse success rate is a 75-80% accuracy in injury predictions, leaving Maple Leafs fans anxiously hoping this isn't one of those times he's right.
With game seven right around the corner, it could be possible that the Leafs get eliminated before Matthews returns and we may finally get some clarity on his injury.
Source - House of HockeyDoctor shares that Matthews could be out for 6+ months
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