Matthews to miss 1st game of career vs. Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will miss the first game of his young NHL career on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild as he deals with an upper-body injury, head coach Mike Babcock announced, according to TSN's Mark Masters.

Matthews had been dealing with soreness earlier in the week and after dressing in Monday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, was absent from practice on Tuesday.

He is considered day to day with the injury, Babcock confirmed, according to TSN's Kristen Shilton, meaning the 20-year-old will be watched closely heading into the weekend as the Maple Leafs will tangle with the Boston Bruins in a home-and-home battle Friday and Saturday.

Prior to Wednesday, Matthews had played all 98 of the Maple Leafs' games dating back to last season, in which he has tallied 50 goals and 88 points.