Today Auston Matthews finally returned to practice providing hope for his return to the lineup and now Craig Berube has given an update on his captain. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/auston-matthews-has-suffered-another-injury-and-will-be-out-of-the-leafs-lineup-tonight' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Auston Matthews has been out of the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup for several games after suffering a setback to his nagging injury</a> against the Buffalo Sabres. Since being injured Matthews has been away from the team and his return timetable has been unknown with fans worrying about a long-term absence. Today it seems that the Maple Leafs avoided disaster with Matthews' injury as he returned to the ice for the first time with the team for practice. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nickbarden/status/1873756366097310203'> </a></blockquote></div> According to reports Matthews not only practiced but was a full participant which led many to wonder if he would be returning to the lineup tomorrow night. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/1873760532291088402'> </a></blockquote></div> After practice head coach Craig Berube spoke to the media and gave an update on Matthews return and when we could see him in game action. <h3>Craig Berube provides a major update on Auston Matthews' comeback</h3> During his press conference after practice, Berube was of course asked about Matthews and how he felt after his first skate back. While Berube seemed pleased with the progress Matthews has made he will not be returning tomorrow night against the New York Islanders. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1873779068996640904'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1873787951764877661'> </a></blockquote></div> Even with the disappointment that Matthews' return is still a few days away the progress to be feeling good enough to be back on the ice is great for Maple Leafs fans. Hopefully, this time whenever Matthews does officially return he will be fully healthy or at least at little to no risk of further hurting himself for the rest of the season and into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As Berube and other sources continue to provide updates on Matthews' return to the lineup we will pass along the latest news and notes.