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Matthews will play vs. Predators after month-long absence

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Auston Matthews is back.

The Toronto Maple Leafs center will play Thursday in Nashville against the Predators, making his first appearance in a month after being sidelined since Feb. 22 with a shoulder injury.

Prior to the injury, Matthews recorded 28 goals and 22 assists through 53 games.

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