Joe Thornton leaks sensitive information about Auston Matthews' personal life

With Joe Thornton going into the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to honor him at their game on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Overall, it was a joyous occasion for everyone involved. While the game didn't pan out the way the Leafs wanted it to, they still got to honor some special guests.

Leafs captain Auston Matthews still has a tight bond with his retired former teammate, and as Thornton explained on the TSN broadcast, the two exchanged some gifts.

Thornton also revealed some information about Matthews' personal life, which was previously unknown to fans, and some believe this was an accidental slip of sorts.

As you will see in the video below, Thornton claims that Matthews actually has a girlfriend. He did not give too much information on her, but for some, this was breaking news.

The Toronto Maple Leafs captain is a very private guy, and he doesn't share anything about his life on social media. With that in mind, Thornton's revelation was, indeed, a surprise.

Matthews had a goal and an assist on Sunday, but it still wasn't enough to overcome some truly awful defensive play that hung goaltender Dennis Hildeby out to dry.

Hildeby allowed five goals on 47 shots. Given that volume, it is certainly not his fault whatsoever.

The Maple Leafs have now lost two games in a row. Their next game is tomorrow night against the Boston Bruins, and they will be looking for some revenge.

If they lose three games in a row, then it may just be time for this team to officially hit the panic button.