Auston Matthews Suffers Season-Ending MCL Tear After Ducks Collision
- Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending injury, a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his left knee, during a game against the Anaheim Ducks on March 13, 2026 hockeypatrol.com+2.
- The hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was deemed intentional, resulting in a five-minute major penalty, game misconduct, and a five-game suspension for Gudas msn.com+2.
- Matthews' injury compounds a difficult period for him, as he had been experiencing struggles on the ice prior to the incident and had just scored his first goal since January 27 hockeypatrol.com+1.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs, who lose their captain and star forward for the remainder of the season, will miss Matthews' crucial contributions to the team sports.yahoo.com+3.
- Matthews has a history of lower-body issues, including a similar injury in November 2025 that kept him sidelined for several games sports.yahoo.com+2.
- Matthews is scheduled for a reevaluation in two weeks to assess his recovery progress and provide further clarity on his return to the ice hockeypatrol.com+1.
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