Auston Matthews tests positive .... AGAIN

Toronto Maple Leafs leading scorer Auston Matthews was held out of practice today as a precaution after he tested positive on a rapid test this morning.

Matthews is currently tied for the team lead with 33 points with both team Captain John Tavares and William Nylander.

How will the Leafs do if Matthews is held out for a handful of games?

Auston Matthews tested positive on a rapid test this morning.— James Mirtle (@mirtle) January 3, 2022

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe says centre Auston Matthews tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid test on Monday morning.

He was held out of Monday's practice as a precaution and his PCR tests results will be available on Tuesday: https://t.co/zMsvkKZPml pic.twitter.com/PQetYBkInz— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 3, 2022

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