Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews heads to locker room in second period vs. Bruns

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews went back to the locker room during the second period of Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins.

The 28-year-old was hit by Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov prior to his exit.

The Leafs trailed 4-1 at the time of Matthews’ exit.

Matthews entered tonight’s game with nine goals and five assists in 16 games played this season.