Auston Matthews
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Tue 4/26/22 9:53 PM

Matthews scored twice in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Detroit to reach 60 goals on the season.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews opened the scoring in the second period, putting a backhander past Alex Nedeljkovic, before adding number 60 on a third-period power play. Matthews became the first player to reach 60 goals since Steven Stamkos in 2011-12. The 24-year-old has a career-best 106 points in 72 games this season.

Auston Matthews
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Sun 4/24/22 10:42 PM

Matthews had two assists in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews' goal drought hit five appearances, but he still leads the league with 58 despite having failed to light the lamp since April 9. The pair of helpers boosted his career-best point total to 104. Matthews' shootout attempt was emblematic of his recent lack of shooting luck, as it hit the post and stayed out. He'll look to rediscover his goal-scoring touch over the final week of the regular season.

Auston Matthews
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Sat 4/23/22 10:47 PM

Matthews (undisclosed) returned to action in a 3-2 overtime loss to Florida on Saturday. He played 21:40 and had seven shots.
EDGE Analysis
He had missed three games and rumors had been swirling that it could be his surgically-repaired wrist. It sure didn't look like it Saturday. Matthews remains on top of the goal lead with 58 and still has a chance to hit 60 with three games remaining against the Caps, Wings and Bruins.

Auston Matthews
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Sat 4/23/22 11:44 AM

Matthews (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus Florida, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews is expected to return to his usual featured role following his three-game absence, skating on Toronto's top line and first power-play unit against the Panthers. The 24-year-old pivot is considered to be the odds-on favorite to win the Hart Trophy this season, having racking up 58 goals and 102 points through 70 contests.

Auston Matthews
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Thu 4/21/22 12:39 PM

Matthews (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Lightning, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews will miss his third straight contest due to his lingering undisclosed injury. While it's certainly a concern that the world-class center won't be in action Thursday, the fact that he is traveling with the team is certainly a step in the right direction. Whenever the California native is cleared to play, he should immediately return to offering elite-level fantasy value given his career season.

Auston Matthews
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Tue 4/19/22 11:14 AM

Matthews (undisclosed) will miss out versus the Flyers on Tuesday but is expected to join the club for its upcoming three-game road trip, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews was on an absolute tear before being sidelined due to his undisclosed issue. In his last 14 contests, the 24-year-old center racked up 13 goals and 12 helpers, including five power-play points. Despite a banner year, Matthews' 100-point campaign could fall into obscurity if the team is unable to put together some postseason success.

Auston Matthews
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Sun 4/17/22 5:42 PM

Matthews (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and will not suit up Sunday against the Islanders, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews has scored 25 points in 14 games since the last time he was absent from Toronto's lineup on March 17. The 24-year-old star picked up a minor injury during Saturday's win over the Senators but fortunately, it doesn't appear to be anything long-term. He's racked up 102 points with a league-leading 58 goals through 70 games this season. Matthews could return as early as Tuesday against the Flyers.

Auston Matthews
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Sat 4/16/22 11:43 PM

Matthews picked up an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
He was originally given another assist on Michael Bunting's goal, but the official scorer took it away. Matthews is up to 102 points (58 goals, 44 assists) in 70 contests and sits fifth in NHL scoring. His two-game goal drought will end soon -- he was all over the puck Saturday and just couldn't convert.

Auston Matthews
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Thu 4/14/22 11:09 PM

Matthews delivered two assists in a 7-3 win over Washington on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
They were points 100 and 101 to become just the third Leaf in history to top the century mark. Darryl Sittler was the first with 117 points in 1977-78. Doug Gilmour did it back-to-back seasons with 127 points in 1992-93 and 111 points in 1993-94. Matthews sits fourth in NHL scoring and he's done it in just 69 games -- a pace (1.46 P/GP) that is second only to Connor McDavid in the league.

Auston Matthews
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Wed 4/13/22 12:28 AM

Matthews had his 16-game point streak snapped Tuesday in a 5-2 loss to Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
He had 31 points (21 goals, 10 assists) during the streak. Matthews did deliver a bit of category coverage Tuesday with four SOG, a minor penalty and one block. He is just two goals shy of 60, a mark last hit by Steven Stamkos in 2011-12.