UNDATED (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has undergone wrist surgery and is expected to need a minimum of six weeks to recover.
The Leafs said Matthews experienced discomfort after increasing his on-ice training this week.
The 23-year-old scored 41 goals in 52 games last season despite missing four games beginning in February with a lingering wrist issue.
In other NHL news:
— Joe Thornton’s pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup is bringing him to the Panthers. The 42-year-old Thornton has signed a one-year deal with the Panthers, his fourth franchise in a now 24-year NHL career. He has more points than any other active NHL player and is 14th all-time on that list.
— The Ducks have signed center Mason McTavish, the No. 3 overall pick in last month’s NHL draft. The 18-year-old center spent last season playing in Switzerland’s second division after scoring 42 points in 57 games for the OHL’s Peterborough Petes in 2019-20.
