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Insider Elliotte Friedman and head coach Sheldon Keefe have provided official confirmation regarding the status of Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews for Game 6.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have confirmed that Auston Matthews will sit out tonight's critical Game 6 against the Boston Bruins. Matthews, who has been battling illness and injury, will miss his second consecutive game.
Auston Matthews is out for Game 6, per Sheldon Keefe.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Matthews' absence, dealing a significant blow to the Leafs as they face elimination. The team will need to rally without their star player to force a Game 7 in Boston.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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