Auston Matthews was sidelined for the game against the Islanders due to a cross-check injury sustained late in the previous match against the Sabres, impacting the Maple Leafs' performance despite their recent three-game winning streak.

Auston Matthews was absent from the game due to a cross-check he received late in the previous match against Buffalo, impacting the Maple Leafs' performance as they faced the Islanders.

Auston Matthews was absent from the game due to an aggravated upper-body injury he sustained after a cross-check in a previous match. This marked a significant loss for the Maple Leafs, who have a strong record without him but struggled to maintain momentum in his absence.

Auston Matthews missed the game due to an aggravated upper-body injury, which he had previously dealt with for nine games in November. His absence impacted the team's performance, as they were 7-3-0 without him this season.

Auston Matthews sat out the game against the New York Islanders due to an undisclosed injury sustained from a cross-check during a previous match. This follows a recent absence of nine games due to an upper-body injury that required treatment in Germany. Matthews has recorded 11 goals and 12 assists in 24 games this season.