The five things to watch closest as we get set for Game 1 of the best rivalry series in Round 1 of the playoffs this year.

Auston Matthews doesn't have the goals he had last season, but once the playoffs get going, that's all thrown out of the window. The Toronto Maple Leafs begin their quest for the ultimate goal on ...

Auston Matthews doesn't have the goals he had last season, but once the playoffs get going, that's all thrown out of the window. The Toronto Maple Leafs begin their quest for the ultimate goal on ...

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Elliotte Friedman has revealed the details of Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews' nagging injury to the public. In mid-November, Auston Matthews and the ...

NHL playoffs begin, here are our expert picks for every first-round winner. Eastern Conference Capitals vs. Canadiens. Series odds: Capitals -275, Canadiens +220 ( ...

It's hard to find a more gifted goal scorer than Auston Matthews. The Maple Leafs star ... Hughes is the most gifted threat on New Jersey's roster, so the Devils take quite a hit from an offensive ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has his eyes set on the postseason and getting prepared for the ultimate test. The Leafs concluded their regular season schedule on Thursday with an ...

Mitch Marner remains undeterred despite Leafs getting shutout in Game 5: ‘It’s not supposed to be easy’ Game 5 will be a legacy-defining game for Maple Leafs’ Core Four Anthony Stolarz not concerned ...

The captain is happy with where things stand. Auston Matthews is by no means satisfied, of course, as the Maple Leafs turn their attention to the Battle of Ontario in the first round of the Stanley ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a thrilling 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, marking a historic night for both the team and its stars, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. This win not only ...

Along came Auston Matthews, Toronto's captain who reached ... Carolina (Metropolitan 2) vs. New Jersey (Metropolitan 3) Carolina is a heavy favorite in large part because New Jersey is missing ...