Leafs Center Auston Matthews - credit Maple Leafs web site

By Connor Gunn

Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19

Jun 19, 2020 | 4:06 PM

TORONTO, ON – Toronto Maple Leafs Center Auston Matthews has tested positive for COVID-19 two National Hockey League sources outside Toronto have confirmed Friday (June 19).

The NHL have reported the 22-year-old has apparently gone into quarantining himself after hearing the news he has COVID-19.

Matthews would have to be healthy enough and eligible to travel to Toronto and participate in the opening of Leafs camp on July 10.

It was reported Maple Leafs Goaltender Frederik Andersen was spending much of the NHL’s break with Matthews, but has since tested negative for COVID-19.

The Maple Leafs have not commented on Matthews’ status and may have a response later today or tomorrow according to the Toronto Sun.

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Matthews was training in Arizona with other Arizona Coyotes which also have tested positive for COVID-19.

Some sources say Matthews could have a comment on the news in the coming days.