Matthews delivered two assists Saturday in a 5-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

One assist came on the power play and the other at even strength. Both were primary assists. Matthews has put up consecutive two-point games (one goal, three assists) since his return from a knee injury. He has 57 points, including 26 goals, in 49 games this season.

Matthews (knee) provided a goal and an assist in Toronto's 5-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' marker at 11:21 of the first period proved to be the game-winner. He improved to 26 goals and 55 points in 48 contests in 2022-23. The 25-year-old missed Toronto's previous five games because of the knee injury. Before that, he recorded eight goals and 13 points over 11 contests from Dec. 31-Jan. 25.

Matthews (knee) will return to action versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is back in the lineup after missing the Leafs' previous five contests due to his knee injury. Prior to his absence, the world-class center racked up five goals and one assist in his previous six contests. In addition to retaking his place on the top line, Matthews should be back with the No. 1 power-play unit where he has tallied 18 of his 53 points this season.

Matthews (knee) wore a regular jersey during Tuesday's practice, NHL.com's Dave McCarthy reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Matthews was a full participant in Tuesday's practice suggests he could be cleared to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks. Check back for confirmation on Matthews' status prior to puck drop against Chicago.

Matthews (knee) skated before practice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews suffered a sprained knee two weeks ago and was expected to be out a minimum of three weeks at that time. The superstar center has 25 goals and 53 points with 200 shots on goal in 47 games this season.

Matthews (knee) was put on injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Leafs announced Friday that Matthews would be out for at least three weeks after suffering a sprained knee Wednesday versus the Rangers. He has amassed 25 goals, 53 points, 200 shots on net, 63 blocks and 60 hits in 47 games this season. Toronto activated blueliner T.J. Brodie (rib) from injured reserve Sunday in a corresponding move.

Matthews will miss a minimum of three weeks with a sprained knee, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is horrible news for Matthews and the Maple Leafs, as the reigning two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner had seven goals in his last seven games, giving him 25 markers and 53 points in 47 contests on the season. Expect to see Pontus Holmberg move up the depth chart and center William Nylander while Michael Bunting should take over on the top power-play unit for Matthews.

Matthews scored twice Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

He came out of the first intermission like a man possessed. Off the opening faceoff, he put the puck through Mark Scheifele's legs at the blue line, skated to the left circle and scored five-hole on Connor Hellebuyck, just eight seconds into the frame. Then Matthews pushed the score to 2-0 at 3:47 of the same frame when he took a pass from Michael Bunting and almost instantly went blocker side from the slot. Matthews has five goals during a four-game goal streak and 11 points, including seven goals, on his current eight-game point streak. Since November 26, he has been put up at least a point in 20-of-22 games (15 goals, 15 assists).

Matthews (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday versus Boston, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews confirmed he will play Saturday, and while he would not go into detail about his injury, he said that "it's something I'm going to have to stay on top of." Matthews has 20 goals and 47 points in 41 games this season and had a five-game point streak before his injury.

Matthews (undisclosed) is participating in a full practice Saturday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has missed the last two games as he was also dealing with an illness. The 25-year-old center is on a five-game points streak in which he has three goals and seven points. Overall, Matthews has 20 goals and 47 points in 41 games this season.