Auston Matthews to make pre-season debut Sunday against Habs

Maple Leafs rookie phenom Auston Matthews is expected to debut in preseason on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens, where he will play with fellow rookie William Nylander, with both hoping to make a big impression.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Auston Matthews is expected to make his NHL pre-season debut Sunday night against the Montreal Canadiens.

Matthews was one of six other Leafs to arrive late to training camp after playing in the World Cup of Hockey.

He will likely play on a line with Zach Hyman and William Nylander.

Russian free agent Nikita Zaitsev is also expected to make his Leafs debut.

The 24-year-old defenceman had eight goals and 26 points in 46 games with CSKA Moscow of the KHL.

The game starts at 7 p.m. ET and can be seen on Sportsnet One.

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