Auston Matthews game-time decision vs. Oilers
The latest Auston Matthews vs. Connor McDavid showcase may have to wait.
The Toronto Maple Leafs center will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Oilers, coach Mike Babcock confirmed to TSN's Mark Masters.
"We got a few guys bumped and bruised so after warmup we'll know more," Babcock said. "(Matthews is) one of those guys that's bumped and bruised. We have a couple guys. You know, it's the season, you're playing hockey. You see who's available at game time."
Matthews was shaken up in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins after colliding with teammate Morgan Rielly:
Sunday marks the second meeting in the past 11 days between the Oilers and Maple Leafs. Toronto took the late November matchup by a 6-4 score, in which Matthews picked up a goal and an assist.
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