Season-ending hit on Auston Matthews proves one thing: When the going gets tough, the Maple Leafs are nowhere to be found

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ Season-ending hit on Auston Matthews reveals Leafs' lack of backbone.
• ⬤ Maple Leafs' inability to stand up for themselves is a concern.
• ⬤ Team's 'star' players fail to deliver when it matters most.