The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to play the third period against bitter rivals the Boston Bruins without their leader. Captain Auston Matthews exited Tuesday’s game in the second period, with the team later announcing that the forward will not return with a lower-body injury.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to get off to a good start this season. A lot of the blame has been pinned on captain Auston Matthews' lack of form.