The Maple Leafs have played the last two games without captain Auston Matthews, and the latest update isn't encouraging.

Pinto was the center on the third line with Michael Amadio and Noah Gregor during practice Monday and took reps on the second power-play unit. He confirmed he “tweaked something” during a face-off in a 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 17.

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Max Pacioretty departed Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens with an apparent injury.He appeared to favor his left leg after getting cross-checked by Mike Matheson near the end of the first period and didn't come out for the start of the second.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Max Pacioretty on the injured ... He signed a one-year deal in October after taking part in training camp on a professional tryout contract. Pacioretty joins Auston Matthews on the injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube says captain Auston Matthews' upper-body injury is not "where it needs to get to" and he remains day-to-day as the team takes a cautious approach to his return.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been incredibly busy on the injury front. In the offseason, they’ve dealt with two long-term injuries from roster players.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is considered doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, general manager Brad Treliving confirmed via Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun.

The team announced Monday that Pacioretty has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and is listed as week-to-week.