Toronto Maple Leafs fans can breathe a major sigh of relief.
Superstar center Auston Matthews exited Friday's contest versus the San Jose Sharks after taking a hit to the head from Brenden Dillon in the second period but was able to return for the final frame.
Matthews stayed down for a moment before finishing his shift but was later pulled to enter concussion protocol.
There was no penalty called on the play.
Dillon clips Matthews up high. Matthews was slow to get up. pic.twitter.com/6nBn3sYDkW
— Flintor (@TheFlintor) October 26, 2019
Matthews missed time in the 2017-18 campaign due to concussion symptoms. Any potential absence would've been a huge blow to the Maple Leafs, who are already missing fellow star pivot John Tavares due to a broken finger.
Entering Friday's game, Matthews had recorded eight goals and three assists in 11 contests this season.
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