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Doctor indicates Auston Matthews could be sidelined for 6+ Months
Auston Matthews has been absent from the Maple Leafs' lineup for two playoff games, and there's concerning news about a potential injury.
In my opinion, Auston Matthews probably tore something in his right leg on this play.
I watched his shifts after this play in game 3 and in game 4 and he looked noticeably slower and had much less jump. Tons of torque on the front and inside of the right knee, MCL/LCL tear?
I watched his shifts after this play in game 3 and in game 4 and he looked noticeably slower and had much less jump. Tons of torque on the front and inside of the right knee, MCL/LCL tear?
Recent speculation, sparked by a viral post on X, suggests that Matthews may be dealing with a knee injury rather than an illness. Dr. Jesse Morse weighed in on the discussion, suggesting that Matthews could have injured his MCL/meniscus and possibly his ACL.
Looks like the MCL was stressed.
The medial meniscus is attached to the deep fibers of the MCL so technically both could be injured.
If both are compromised sometimes the ACL can get injured too.
They're calling out with an 'illness' for game 5 & 6 which is strange to me, so there may be more to this knee injury.
The medial meniscus is attached to the deep fibers of the MCL so technically both could be injured.
If both are compromised sometimes the ACL can get injured too.
They're calling out with an 'illness' for game 5 & 6 which is strange to me, so there may be more to this knee injury.
An ACL tear, if confirmed, could sideline Matthews for 6-9 months, making it a serious setback for the team. When asked about Matthews' playoff prospects, Dr. Morse didn't offer much hope for the Leafs fans.
No.
MCL stabilizes inside of knee.
Can wear brace but twisting, pivoting and trying to skate would be severely limiting if MCL / meniscus are compromised
Even grade 1's hurt bad
MCL stabilizes inside of knee.
Can wear brace but twisting, pivoting and trying to skate would be severely limiting if MCL / meniscus are compromised
Even grade 1's hurt bad
However, there's still a glimmer of hope that the situation may not be as dire as it seems. Let's hope for the best and that Matthews can return to the Leafs' lineup sooner rather than later.
Source: Houseofhockey
Doctor shares that Auston Matthews could be out for 6+ months
Doctor shares that Auston Matthews could be out for 6+ months
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