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Rick Zamperin: Auston Matthews may have blown his chance of becoming captain of the Maple Leafs
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Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews set to return from injury - Daily Faceoff
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Toronto Maple Leafs, assailed by injuries, will lean on Auston Matthews in final push before holiday break
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Matthews' NHL-leading 50th goal leads Maple Leafs past Jets
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Matthews scores his 7th of the season, Leafs beat the Capitals 4-1 despite Ovechkin's goal
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Leafs pin hopes on O'Reilly to help end playoff frustrations
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Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews to miss three weeks with knee sprain - Daily Faceoff
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Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs agree to contract extension
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The evolution of Auston Matthews
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Maple Leafs take 2nd game of mini-series with Jets through Matthews OT winner
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It's time for the Toronto Maple Leafs name a new captain
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Are they leaning towards Auston Matthews as the next captain?
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Matthews' NHL-leading 50th goal leads Maple Leafs past Jets