Published Mar 28, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 12\u00a0hours ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 1 minute read<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Radko Gudas wants to face the music against the Maple Leafs.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Whether he plays Monday in Anaheim, the first meeting of the teams since the Ducks defenceman ended Toronto captain Auston Matthews<\/a>\u2019 season with a knee-on-knee hit, remains to be seen.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Gudas suffered his own left leg injury on Thursday in Calgary. He did not play Saturday in his team\u2019s loss in Edmonton. Anaheim coach Joel Quenneville says more will be known once the team returns home and Gudas is assessed Sunday.<\/p>\n A report said Gudas was spotted in a walking boot after the Calgary game, during which his leg bent awkwardly under him in a puck battle. Gudas had just returned from a five-game National Hockey League suspension for the Matthews hit, which he apologized for<\/a> despite being a repeat offender with the department of player safety.<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Sportsnet\u2019s Elliotte Friedman said Saturday night that Gudas has made it known to his team he intends to play Monday despite the injury. He would be anxious not to use any excuse to dodge attempts by the Leafs to make him answer for the hit on Matthews, which ironically the four Leafs on the ice at the time on March 12 in Toronto did not do.<\/p>\n It led to a deep reflection<\/a> of how the Leafs need to upgrade toughness next season.<\/p>\n![\"Anaheim](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0325gudascropsmall-e1774394459687.jpg\")
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