Matthews was not on the ice for Monday's practice session for precautionary reasons.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews potential absence would be a huge blow for the Leafs heading into a clash with the Oilers on Wednesday. The world-class center saw a 10-game point streak come to a close versus Ottawa on Saturday and now may have to wait longer to get back on the scoresheet if he is unable to play versus Edmonton while John Tavares would likely step into the first-line role in Matthews' stead.

Matthews was held without a point in Toronto's 6-0 victory over Ottawa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews had a 10-game point streak end (18 points; 13 goals, five assists). He played over 20 minutes, including 5:21 on the power play, and recorded three shots. Matthews was the top goal scorer for 2021 with 61, some seven more than his nearest competitor in that calendar year. Expect him to pick back up where he left off soon enough.

Matthews and the Maple Leafs won't face the Penguins on Wednesday due to COVID-19 postponements.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto's next game is currently scheduled for Saturday against Ottawa. Matthews has 20 goals and 33 points through 27 games this season.

Matthews and the Maple Leafs will not play Columbus on Monday due to COVID-19 postponements.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto's next scheduled game against the Penguins on Wednesday could also be in doubt due to cross-border travel. Matthews has 13 goals and 18 points during his current 10-game point streak.

Matthews and the Maple Leafs won't play Thursday versus the Blues after the NHL suspended cross-border travel through the holiday break.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs already had their last three scheduled games postponed due to the league-wide COVID-19 outbreak. With the travel restriction, Matthews and the Leafs aren't scheduled to play again until Dec. 27 versus the Blue Jackets.

Matthews and the Maple Leafs' games versus Vancouver on Saturday and Seattle on Sunday have both been postponed.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto is still scheduled to face the Blues on Thursday, but with COVID-19 cases steadily rising across the league, it remains to be seen whether that contest will be postponed as well.

Matthews and the Maple Leafs' game versus Calgary on Thursday has been postponed.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames are dealing with a significant COVID-19 outbreak, so Matthews will have to wait for Saturday's game versus Vancouver for his next opportunity to add to the 20 goals and 33 points he's racked up through 27 contests this season.

Matthews scored twice on four shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

During his 10-game point streak, Matthews has 13 goals and five assists. He's lit the lamp in nine of those 10 contests. His two-goal effort Tuesday gave him 20 on the season, in addition to 13 helpers, 121 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 27 contests. He's collected 15 points on the power play.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 5-4 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was a sweet deflection on the power play in the first period. The helper came on the PP, too. Matthews' point streak is now at nine games and 16 points, including 11 goals, and he's done it on 43 shots. Seven of the points have come on the power play. There's not much this guy can't do.

Matthews delivered an assist Thursday in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

It extended his point streak to eight games and 14 points, including 10 goals. Matthews is among the league's top-three goal guys and with his recent streak, the crown is certainly within reach.