Maple Leafs Prepare for Revenge Game vs. Ducks After Matthews Injury

Radko Gudas' status in doubt as Toronto seeks retribution for season-ending hit on star player.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:38pm

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are gearing up to face the Anaheim Ducks in a highly anticipated matchup, with the team still reeling from a season-ending hit by Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas on star player Auston Matthews earlier this month. The Maple Leafs have been vocal about their lack of response to the incident, and Monday's game was expected to provide an opportunity for retribution, though Gudas' status for the game remains uncertain.

Why it matters

The hit on Matthews, one of the league's top players, has been a major talking point, with the Maple Leafs feeling they need to address the lack of a response from the team. This game represents a chance for Toronto to send a message and potentially spark a rivalry between the two teams.

The details

In the previous matchup, Gudas delivered a hard hit on Matthews that resulted in a season-ending injury for the Maple Leafs' star. The team has been vocal about their disappointment in not responding to the incident, and Monday's game was seen as an opportunity for them to seek retribution.

  • The hit on Matthews occurred earlier this month.
  • Monday's game between the Maple Leafs and Ducks is scheduled for March 30, 2026.

The players

Auston Matthews

A star player for the Toronto Maple Leafs who suffered a season-ending injury due to a hit by Radko Gudas.

Radko Gudas

A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who delivered the season-ending hit on Auston Matthews.

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What’s next

The Maple Leafs will be closely monitoring Radko Gudas' status leading up to the game to see if he will be available to play.

The takeaway

This game represents an opportunity for the Maple Leafs to respond to the hit on Auston Matthews and potentially spark a new rivalry with the Ducks. The team's reaction and the outcome of the game will be closely watched by fans and the league.