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Matthews willing to embrace bigger role on penalty kill
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Acquiring a versatile left-shot forward needs to be crucial part of Maple Leafs' deadline plan - TheLeafsNation
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We finally had 'the Auston Matthews game' for Maple Leafs in the playoffs
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Maple Leafs' New Defensive Asset: Auston Matthews
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Matthews scores his 7th of the season, Leafs beat the Capitals 4-1 despite Ovechkin's goal - WTOP News
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Maple Leafs: The Benifit of using Auston Matthews on penalty kill
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Arizona's Auston Matthews handling fame as Maple Leafs star
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Maple Leafs first impressions: Monster years ahead for Auston Matthews, William Nylander - The Athletic
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Auston Matthews lifts Maple Leafs past Capitals in home opener
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2022-23 NHL team preview: Toronto Maple Leafs - Daily Faceoff
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Matthews, Marner lead the way as Maple Leafs thump 5-0 Lightning in Game 1 - Alaska Highway News
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Matthews scores his 7th of the season, Leafs beat the Capitals 4-1 despite Ovechkin's goal, Sports