Matthews scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

He wired a one-timer from the left face-off circle over Jeremy Swayman's glove-side shoulder. Matthews has just two goals in his last eight games after putting up six in his first two games. But overall, Matthews has six points (two goals, four assists) in his last five games and 12, including eight goals, in 10 games played so far this season.

Matthews had an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

He delivered a sweet dish to William Nylander on the power play. Matthews added four shots, and his 10 points (seven goals, three assists) have him sitting third in team scoring.

Matthews notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews fed Mitchell Marner for the go-ahead goal in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. The 26-year-old Matthews has bounced back from a three-game drought with a goal and two helpers over his last two outings. For the season, the superstar center has seven tallies, two assists, 34 shots on net, 12 hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through seven appearances.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in Toronto's 4-1 win over Washington on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews got his first assist of the season in the second period when he hit William Nylander with a great stretch pass in the second period, and the winger swung around the Caps' defender and roofed the puck. Then Matthews scored at 15:07 of the second on a one-timer top cheddar from the left circle on the power play. It was the 26-year-old's only shot of the game, and he played just 18:51 (19 shifts) after averaging over 23 minutes a game thus far. It's likely a rest game for the superstar who is quickly cementing his place as the greatest Leaf of all time (GLOAT). Matthews has 140 road goals, which ties him with Dave Keon for fourth in Leafs history. And his 79 power-play goals tie him with Wendel Clark for the fourth most PPG in club history.

Matthews scored his second hat trick in as many games in a 7-4 win over Minnesota on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is only the fifth player in NHL history to score a hattie in his first two games to start a season. He joins Alex Ovechkin (2017-18), Cy Denneny (1917-18), Joe Malone (1917-18) and Reg Noble (1917-18). Matthews is dialed in and healthy, and that's fantastic news for the Leafs and fantasy managers alike.

Matthews tallied three goals in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews tied the game 2-2 with a power-play tally in the second period before scoring twice in the final five minutes of the third to even the score 5-5. It's quite a way to start the year for Matthews, who's scored 40 or more goals in each of his last four seasons. The 26-year-old center finished the 2022-23 campaign with 40 goals and 85 points in 74 games.

Matthews will see more regular time on the penalty kill this season, reports The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has only seen a total of about 24 minutes on the PK in nearly 500 NHL games. And he's never really killed penalties, period, but that's about to change. Matthews is one of the NHL's best 5v5 players and always among the league leaders in takeaways. So, the threat of a steal -- and of AM34 taking off shorthanded with a lot of open ice -- will certainly put extra pressure on opposing PPs. Matthews won't be one of the Leafs top options on the PK -- those minutes belong to Mitchell Marner, David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok, with Sam Lafferty getting some, too. The only negative? Playing on the PK means that 5v5 time always drops a bit. That's less than ideal if you're one of the NHL's best 5v5 players, especially for fantasy managers needing that even-strength production. But it won't be enough to affect his draft spot or overall fantasy worth.

Matthews agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract extension with Toronto on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has one campaign left on his existing five-year, $58.195 million contract, so he's now committed to the Maple Leafs through 2027-28. His $13.25 million cap hit is set to be the highest in the league in 2024-25, but that's understandable considering he's reached the 40-goal milestone in each of the last four years. In 2021-22, he scored 60 goals and 106 points in 73 outings en route to capturing the Hart Trophy. Still just 25, Matthews should remain an elite forward throughout the duration of his contract extension.

Matthews got a power-play assist in a 3-2 loss to Florida on Thursday in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

He fired six shots and laid four hits. Matthews is doing his part this postseason -- he has delivered points in every playoff game (five goals, six assists; eight games). But the Leafs are down 2-0 heading into Game 3 in Florida. Matthews is a great player, but he and Mitchell Marner (12 points) can't do it all.

Matthews registered an assist in Toronto's 4-2 loss to Florida in Game 1 on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has recorded a point in each of his first seven postseason outings this year and is on an 11-game playoff scoring streak that began during Toronto's 2022 series against Tampa Bay. He has seven goals and 14 points in that span. During the 2023 playoffs specifically, Matthews has contributed five goals and 10 points.