The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has stepped in following the chaotic conclusion to Game 4 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, issuing a costly financial penalty to one of Auston Matthews’ teammates.

The reigning champion Florida Panthers attempt to even their Eastern Conference second-round series at two wins apiece when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs as the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Sunday. In a Western Conference matchup, the Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets visit the Dallas Stars for Game 3 with the series even at 1-1.

Auston Matthews' postseason goalless drought extended to four games in Sunday night's 2-0 shutout loss in Florida.

The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to generate any goals in a 2-0 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series. When Toronto's loaded offense is held off the scoresheet, the finger generally gets pointed at the top players,

Auston Matthews skipped the morning skate again ahead of Game 4, and fans are starting to wonder: is something up, or is this just strategic load management? It’s the second time this postseason that Matthews has opted out of practice.

He’s our captain. He’s our leader.” While the Leafs aren’t too bothered by Auston Matthews’ lack of production, something is clearly bothering him. Luke Fox weighs in on the captain missing morning practice and much more ahead of Game 4.