Toronto Maple Leafs fans can breathe a major sigh of relief.

Superstar center Auston Matthews exited Friday's contest versus the San Jose Sharks after taking a hit to the head from Brenden Dillon in the second period but was able to return for the final frame.

Matthews stayed down for a moment before finishing his shift but was later pulled to enter concussion protocol.

There was no penalty called on the play.

Matthews missed time in the 2017-18 campaign due to concussion symptoms. Any potential absence would've been a huge blow to the Maple Leafs, who are already missing fellow star pivot John Tavares due to a broken finger.

Entering Friday's game, Matthews had recorded eight goals and three assists in 11 contests this season.

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