"Both are (were) centers," said Maple Leafs historian Kevin Shea, "and both are (were) big, athletic men who played the game with a skill that elevated them to the upper reaches of the NHL during ...

"Gretzky was the coach (of Phoenix), and he couldn’t keep his eye off the jumbotron," Matthews recalled. "Everybody was just ...

Even as his five-on-five struggles continue, Matthews proved he can still summon up something extra when his team needs it.

At the moment, there are only two active NHL players with three or more 50-plus-goal seasons: Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin ...

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs faces criticism over his decline in performance this season. NHL insider Mike ...

NHL insider Mike Kelly believes Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is dealing with an injury that has impacted his performance. Matthews missed time this season due to an undisclosed ...

The Leafs had one line that looked effective against the red-hot Avalanche on Wednesday, and Matthews led the way.

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews broke a record held by Mats Sundin with a goal against the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Auston Matthews is an elite NHL player. Can he lead the Toronto Maple Leafs on a long Stanley Cup run this season?

Toronto Maple Leafs make a key decision on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner’s workload following a tough loss. Find out how ...

NHL insider Darren Dreger praised Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews' performance during the team's back-to-back games this weekend.

Auston Matthews acknowledges inconsistencies in the Toronto Maple Leafs after their recent loss to the Nashville Predators.