Auston Matthews Injury Update: Maple Leafs Star Game-Time Decision for Game 5 vs. Bruins

Toronto on Brink of Elimination; Matthews Battling Illness

Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs looms large, and the home team's fate may hinge on the availability of star center Auston Matthews.

Currently, Matthews is questionable for the game, as he is battling an undisclosed illness. The Maple Leafs have not disclosed any details about the nature of Matthews' illness or his symptoms.

Matthews is one of the most important players for the Maple Leafs, and his absence would be a major blow to their chances of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 24-year-old led the team in scoring during the regular season, with 46 goals and 63 assists in 73 games.

The Bruins lead the series 3-1 and can clinch a berth in the next round with a win in Game 5. The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, are looking to avoid elimination and force the series back to Boston for Game 6.

Puck drop for Game 5 is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 12. Matthews' status for the game will be a major storyline leading up to the puck drop.

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