Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action.
The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday's practice he's aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.The 25-year-old centre, who won last season's Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and put up the league's first 60-goal season in a decade, initially played through the injury, but got it checked out by Toronto's medical staff post-game.
The sniper, who skated between William Nylander and Michael Bunting at practice, has 25 goals and 53 points in 47 games this season.
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