Auston Matthews is back in Toronto and says a return to action Wednesday is possible after the injured Maple Leafs captain visited a doctor in Germany.
Matthews has missed seven games with an undisclosed upper-body ailment but skated Saturday morning at Ford Performance Centre ahead of the Maple Leafs’ practice.
“Was a good day just to get back on the ice,” Matthews told reporters. “We’ll take it day-to-day, continue to try to progress on the ice and see how this week looks and feels.
“Obviously I’d love to get out there. I mean (Monday), not realistic, but Wednesday possibly.”
The reigning Rocket Richard Trophy winner as the NHL’s top goal scorer said the injury flared up during the pre-season and worsened during the regular season.
Matthews, 27, had five goals and six assists in 13 games before exiting the lineup.
“Thought it was time to take a step back and …