Matthews added an assist Wednesday, but it wasn't enough in a 6-3 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews avoided a disappointing night for his fantasy managers with this secondary apple that culminated in a Michael Bunting tally and put the Leafs up 3-1 in the first period. Unfortunately for the top-line center, the Rangers rallied for the win and Matthews finished with a minus-2 rating. Easily one of the most recognizable names in all of hockey, Matthews has crafted a six game-winning streak comprised of five goals and three helpers.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' assist came on a set play in the face-off circle early in the first. If you can find footage of it, you'll see he had turned his bottom hand over at the dot, signalling a pull back was coming. But Matthews fooled Ryan O'Reilly and pounded a hard shot right at Jordan Binnington, who made the save but left the puck in the crease for Michael Bunting to drill it home. He then tied the game up 5-5 on the power play with his 25th goal of the season. Matthews has goals in four-straight games (five) and points in five straight (seven points).

Matthews scored a goal on five shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews scored his fourth goal in three games, and this one was likely a little sweeter as it came against his hometown team. The 24-year-old center hasn't gone more than two games in a row without a tally since mid-November. He's up to 24 goals, 38 points, 143 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 32 appearances. Fantasy managers can keep him locked in to their lineups.

Matthews scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Golden Knights

EDGE Analysis

Matthews cashed in after Ondrej Kase and Michael Bunting did strong work on the forecheck to set him up. The 24-year-old Matthews has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last 11 games, racking up 13 goals and five assists in that span. For the season, the superstar center is up to 23 tallies, 37 points, 138 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 31 contests.

Matthews scored twice Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

His hands are absolutely sublime, both on the shots and in dominating with the puck. Matthews had defenders backing up all night because of his ability to go wide around them with a simple puck through the stick move. He's very much a young Mario Lemieux - big, fast, ultra-skilled and very competitive. And Matthews can score in so many ways, while playing a dominating two-way game. He has 36 points, including 22 goals, in 30 games.

Matthews logged an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Fresh off a false positive COVID-19 test, Matthews was able to suit up Wednesday. He had the secondary assist on T.J. Brodie's game-tying goal in the final minute of the first period. The helper assured that Matthews wouldn't go multiple games without a point after his 10-game streak ended Saturday against the Senators. The superstar center is at 20 goals, 14 assists, 127 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 29 contests, and he should continue to see a prominent role in the Maple Leafs' top six.

Matthews will be in action versus Edmonton on Wednesday, Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews returned to the ice for Wednesday's game-day skate and will be in the lineup after confirming his recent test result was a false positive. After seeing a 10-game pointless streak come to a close versus Ottawa on Saturday, the world-class center will no doubt be eager to get back on the scoresheet as soon as possible.

Matthews cleared COVID-19 protocols and skated Wednesday morning, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs haven't confirmed Matthews will return to the lineup Wednesday, but it seems likely. The star forward has tallied 20 goals and 13 assists while averaging 20:32 of ice time in 28 games this season.

Matthews tested negative for COVID-19 on Tuesday after testing positive Monday, so if he submits another negative test Wednesday morning, he'll be eligible to play in the evening's matchup with Edmonton, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Confirmation on Matthews' status against the Oilers should surface Wednesday morning. If he's able to play, Matthews will slot into his usual featured role versus Edmonton.

Matthews tested positive for COVID-19 Monday and is awaiting confirmation of the result, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

A determination regarding Matthews availability versus Edmonton on Wednesday like won't be known until Tuesday's practice but fantasy players may want to consider alternative options now following Matthews positive rapid test. With the Leafs set to depart on a five-game road trip, the timing of the world-class center's possible COVID-19 positive couldn't be worse given the border crossing restrictions.