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Maple Leafs Struggle as Matthews Faces Injury Setback

3/16/2026

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Story summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a difficult season, near the bottom of the Atlantic Division.
Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs captain, has yet to win major accolades with the team.
He recently sustained an injury after participating in the Winter Olympics.
David Alter, a Maple Leafs fan who has not missed a game since 2021, had his flight to the Minnesota Wild canceled.

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Story summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a difficult season, near the bottom of the Atlantic Division.
Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs captain, has yet to win major accolades with the team.
He recently sustained an injury after participating in the Winter Olympics.
David Alter, a Maple Leafs fan who has not missed a game since 2021, had his flight to the Minnesota Wild canceled.