Toronto Maple Leafs' star player Auston Matthews has been dealing with a lingering illness that worsened during Game 4, leading to his withdrawal by team doctors. Coach Sheldon Keefe indicated that Matthews' condition has not improved as expected, describing it as more severe than a typical, transient illness. Matthews' symptoms have intensified particularly when he plays, complicating his participation in the games. Keefe expressed hope that additional rest and medical attention might help Matthews recover sufficiently to return to play.
"It's gotten worse every time he gets out on the ice". Sheldon Keefe went into a bit more detail on Auston Matthews' lingering illness that forced him to leave Game 4 ⤵️ https://t.co/KBuErBz4e0 https://t.co/KBuErBz4e0
Keefe on Matthews: "It’s not one of those run-of-the-mill illnesses that come & go. This one has lingered & has gotten worse when he’s getting on the ice and asserting himself. We've got to manage that and give him the time that he needs. We're hopeful that it will turn." #Leafs
Sheldon Keefe on the illness that forced Auston Matthews from Game 4: “This one has lingered. The effects have lingered and gotten worse when he gets on the ice and is asserting himself.” #Leafs
Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews: "For whatever reason, it's not one of those run-of-the-mill everyday type of illnesses that sort of come and go. This one has lingered. The affects have lingered and gotten worse when he gets on the ice and is asserting himself."
Sheldon Keefe didn’t have much update on Auston Matthews’ health. Said for whatever reason the illness is lingering and gets worse when Matthews is pushing himself in a game. #Leafs Hope extra recovery today helps him.
"It's all related to the illness he's been dealing with." Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews not returning to the game after the 2nd intermission. https://t.co/d1sMAGdplh
"It all related to the illness he's been dealing with." Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews not returning to the game after the 2nd intermission. https://t.co/h4C7vQVXf5
Auston Matthews still dealing with illness that began after Game 2. Keefe says doctors pulled him from the game.
Keefe says Auston Matthews was pulled from the game by team doctors related to an illness.
Sheldon Keefe says Auston Matthews was pulled by the doctor due to the illness he’s been dealing with
Sheldon Keefe says Auston Matthews being unable to finish Game 4 "is all related to illness."
Keefe on Matthews: "Things are OK. He needed another day today to help restore his energy and recharge. We’ll see where he's at tomorrow as well." #Leafs