TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his 1st goal of the season against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.

Maple Leafs' Matthews returns after 14-game absence

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He's back.

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews returned to the lineup against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday after missing the last 14 games due to a shoulder injury.

The Maple Leafs went 9-5-0 during the 14-game stretch. Despite his prolonged absence, Matthews sits tied for second on the club with 10 goals, and fifth with 16 points.

Fourth-line center Frederik Gauthier was pushed out of the lineup with Matthews' return.

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