He played 48 games , including the playoffs , with the ailment but labored behind the scenes .
Turns out , however , that Matthews had suffered a torn tendon in his right ankle during that freak post-practice tumble .
Matthews played 48 games , including the playoffs , with the ailment but labored behind the scenes .
Turns out , however , that Matthews had suffered a torn tendon in his right ankle during that freak post-practice tumble .