Maple Leafs in crisis as Auston Matthews’ injury sparks fears of season collapse after brutal Bruins encounter

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews exited Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury after a collision with Nikita Zadorov. The unpenalized hit drew criticism from coach Craig Berube, adding to the Leafs’ recent struggles and potential absence of their star forward. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz also left with a suspected injury, further thinning the team’s roster.