It hasn’t been a great few games for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only are they losers of their last three games in regulation, but they could be without their leader for some time.

Captain Auston Matthews was ruled out of Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins after suffering a lower-body injury in the second period.

The injury happened mid-way through the period when Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov laid a heavy hit. Matthews was sent head-first into the boards, but was able to finish his shift before eventually leaving the game.

He finished the game with 10:51 of ice time and one hit.

Head coach Craig Berube had no immediate update on Matthews’ condition after the game, but told reporters that he requires further evaluation.

“We’ll see tomorrow. Right now it’s lower body, we’ll ju

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