Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews out with injury [Video]

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates Wednesday, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.

Matthews, who has missed five straight games with an upper-body injury, was placed on injured reserve earlier this week.

“Feeling good, feeling better, nice to get out there, team setting and get some reps, take it day by day and see how it goes,” Matthews said Wednesday.

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“It’s frustrating not playing. Trying to be mindful of everything that goes on and it’s nice to still be around the guys a lot. Being able to take part in practice is big, especially when you’ve been out for a little bit.

“Feeling better every single day. Going to continue and hope for that positive progression and go from there.”

His current hiatus is the second this season for Matthews, who missed nine consecutive games in November with an upper-body injury and …