Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews scored for the fourth straight game (five goals), and it was his eighth in nine games (14 points) since his return from injury. He also came close to pulling off a Michigan, too. Whatever injury Matthews was dealing with sure isn't affecting him now. You know what to do.

Matthews scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens. He finished with two shots on net, one block, one hit and four PIM.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews unloaded a bomb from a high slot that beat Sam Montembeault high and to the stick-side to give the Leafs a 5-3 lead. It was the first career shorthanded tally for Matthews, who has seven goals and five assists over the eight appearances since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him six games. Matthews has 17 goals and 17 assists through 32 outings overall.

Matthews scored twice on five shots in a 4-3 overtime win over the Devils on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

One came on the power play. Matthews has put up points in 10 of his last 11 games (eight goals, seven assists), and he has 17 games and 17 assists in 31 games this season. Matthews' pace is quickening, which spells good things for your second half.

Matthews scored Toronto's only goal in a 4-1 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

He opened the scoring with a rip high blocker on Jake Oettinger that was impossible to stop. Matthews has nine points (four goals, five assists) in his last six games since he returned from injury. That increases his season total to 15 goals, 17 assists and 116 shots in 30 games. You can expect Matthews' goal scoring to further increase given his somewhat flat 12.9 shooting percentage, which is below his 16.0 career mark. Buckle up.

Matthews scored a goal Thursday in a 6-3 loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) on an eight-game point streak. But he was also minus-6 on the night -- Jordan Staal lined up against him and smothered him, while tapping the keg for three goals himself.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Matthews' 200th multi-point game of his NHL career; it came in his 589th outing, the fastest by a US-born player in NHL history. He's also the fourth-fastest active player to reach 200, behind Sidney Crosby (465 games), Connor McDavid (466) and Alex Ovechkin (570). But it was the superstar's other skills that helped the Leafs get the third-period win. Matthews went 11-for-21 at the dot and blocked two shots in 20:51 of ice time, 2:44 on the penalty kill. His overall game is evolving under Craig Berube, and it could be the reason the Leafs finally contend for a parade this season.

Matthews notched two assists, three shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews played in both halves of a back-to-back after missing six contests due to an upper-body injury. He's been excellent so far, racking up five points, eight shots and a plus-6 rating over those two games. The superstar center is at 12 goals, 16 helpers, 109 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-4 rating through 26 appearances. It'll be an uphill battle for him to get to the 100-point mark after two significant injury absences in the first half of the campaign, but he should be able to stay above a point-per-game pace without much trouble.

Matthews (upper body) scored a goal and had two assists Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews had missed Toronto's past six games due to an upper-body injury, but he looked as fast and dominant in his return. He also willingly took and gave out body contact without any concern. Still, after the game, coach Craig Berube told Tony Ambrogio of TSN, "We definitely have to manage him and get him to a point where he's fully healthy. Whether that's a bit of time off I don't know." Matthews needs to be in your lineup stat, but watch for some load management going forward. It sure sounds like he'll be rested for maintenance at times to make sure he's sound for the postseason.

Matthews (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup versus Boston on Saturday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews confirmed after morning practice that he will be back after missing six games. Matthews will center Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner on the top line and see action on the first power-play combination. Matthews has 11 goals and 23 points in 24 games this season.

Matthews (upper body) took part in Wednesday's practice, but he won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, per Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Although Matthews is making progress, there isn't a timetable for his return. Thursday will mark his sixth straight game on the shelf, and that's in addition to the nine outings he missed from Nov. 5-27 due to the same injury. He has 11 goals and 23 points in 24 appearances in 2024-25.