Matthews facing "persistent illness", Maple Leafs at the foot of the wall - French Canada

The Canadian Press

Center

High Factuality

Matthews facing "persistent illness", Maple Leafs at the foot of the wall - French Canada

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews was dismissed with a "persistent illness" when his team was threatened to be eliminated from the current series. About 14 hours after seeing his team play home 3-1 in the fourth match of the series against the Boston Bruins, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe delivered an update on the condition of his star player Sunday afternoon. Keefe stated that Matthews was reduced by more than a "norma…