"Matthews took a hit to the letters from Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov and later threw a retaliatory hit against the towering defender, and one of these hits triggered something that evolved into a lower-body injury, although it's unclear which one it was. Stolarz, meanwhile, got hurt sometime in the first period against the Bruins on Tuesday after a net-front scrum, and he'll be sidelined with an upper-body injury."
"Despite the injuries coming to a pair of important players, neither are expected to be serious. Matthews had been heating up after a slow start to the season, with nine goals and 14 points in 17 games at the time of his injury. Stolarz, meanwhile, has struggled in a big way so far this season with a record of 6-5-1 along with a goals-against average (GAA) of 3.51 and a save percentage (SV%) of .884."
"Berube spoke about the hit that injured Matthews following Tuesday night's game, saying that he didn't like what he saw. Clearly, he knew better than to try and call out the officials. "I think it's a penalty, personally, but I'm not the referee," Berube said post-game. "I don't like it. I don't like the hit. He's in a vulnerable position. So, whatever, nothing I can do about it.""
Auston Matthews suffered a lower-body injury after taking a hit to the letters from Nikita Zadorov and later delivering a retaliatory hit; the specific impact that caused the injury remains unclear. Stolarz sustained an upper-body injury following a net-front scrum in the first period and will be sidelined. The Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Artur Akhtyamov from the Toronto Marlies, who will likely back up Dennis Hildeby against the Kings. Neither injury is expected to be serious. Matthews had nine goals and 14 points in 17 games before the injury. Stolarz has a 6-5-1 record, 3.51 GAA and .884 SV% this season.
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