Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews was forced to leave Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes late in the third period after taking a knee to the back of his head.

Matthews stayed down for a considerable amount of time before leaving the ice. He did not return for overtime.

Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe offered no postgame update on Matthews' status.

Matthews leads Toronto with 31 goals and 53 points in 40 games this season.

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