The fact the Maple Leafs' sniper is not a Hart Trophy finalist is an indication of the quality of the field of MVP candidates, not an indictment of Auston ... there's an Eastern Conference bias.

As if things weren't bad enough for the Maple Leafs, center Auston Matthews was not in the lineup on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Bruins.

For much of his NHL career, Auston Matthews has not only been among ... who occupy the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference as of this writing. The alarming part of his presser, though ...

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has 19 goals and ten assists for 29 points in 20 career matchups versus the New ...

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 24: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto ... but work is still yet to be done in a competitive Eastern Conference.

Auston Matthews has had a ton of success against Columbus in his career, and our Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets predictions ...

Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots, and the Columbus Blue ...

Fantilli's 'hattie' near his hometown led the Blue Jackets to victory over the Maple Leafs and cost his mom her hat: 4 ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team ... after leading the Eastern Conference with 298 goals last season.

Still, two points are two points, and the Leafs have 56, tying them with the Washington Capitals for most in the Eastern Conference. The tally on captain Auston Matthews since he returned from an ...

Bobby McMann has been amazing for the Buds this season, and our Maple Leafs vs. Senators predictions take him to get a point ...