Matthews scored a power-play goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' third-period tally stood as the game-winner, scored just 2:25 after Zack Kassian's equalizer for the Oilers. The goal gave Matthews five markers and nine points in eight contests. He's scored in his last four outings -- the superstar center should always be locked into fantasy lineups.

Matthews scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has enjoyed his time in Alberta, with two goals and an assist in two games versus the Flames. The 23-year-old center gave the Maple Leafs a 2-0 lead in the first period with his tally, then set up Mitch Marner for the game-winner in the third. Through seven appearances, Matthews has four goals, four assists, 31 shots on goal and a plus-1 rating.

Matthews (upper body) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Flames, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews took line rushes in the top six and will return to action after missing just one game with the upper-body injury he suffered during Thursday's practice. The 23-year-old started the year red-hot with five points in as many games.

Matthews will miss Friday's matchup with Edmonton due to an upper-body injury, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is still considered day-to-day, so he could be back in time to face the Flames on Sunday. In five games this year, the 23-year-old center has registered two goals on 27 shots, three assists and 11 hits while averaging 23:24 of ice time. With the elite center unavailable, Alex Kerfoot figures to take on a top-six role alongside Ilya Mikheyev and Mitch Marner while Jason Spezza could move back to center.

Matthews left Thursday's practice session early with an undisclosed issue. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters Matthews, "wasn't feeling great after the game yesterday," per Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has been consistently playing over 21 minutes per game through the first five games of the year, so he could be a little fatigued. Still, fantasy players will want to monitor the world-class center's status ahead of Friday's meeting with Edmonton. If he does play, Matthews should continue providing top-end fantasy value considering he has racked up two goals on 27 shots and three helpers in those five contests.

Matthews scored his second goal of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The game between two star-studded lineups didn't live up to the hype, but Matthews held up his end with a tally early in the third period that tied the score at 1-1. The 23-year-old has two goals and five points in five games to begin the season, which by Matthews' standards is a little off his usual pace.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 victory over Ottawa on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

The goal came on the power play and stood as the game winner, boosting his performance in specialty formats. It was a one-timer from the high-slot off a tidy back pass from Mitch Marner. The Leafs' top line of Matthews, Marner and Joe Thornton tallied seven points on the night and looks like they're really starting to gel. Matthews is going to be in the Rocket Richard hunt all season long. Use him well.

Matthews has dropped 14 pounds after focusing on flexibility and agility this offseason, reports The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

He went from 224 to a lean 210 and didn't lose any strength or endurance. Matthews transformed his diet and training approach, working with the trainer that transformed Patrick Kane a couple years back. They focused on flexibility and core strength using a mix of yoga, Pilates and other body-weight exercises. Matthews' goal was to reduce injury risk and get more "pop" on the ice. Through camp, he has been dominant. Kane delivered a career-best 110 points the season after he worked with the same trainer, so we're excited to see the next version of Auston.

Matthews scored the game-winning goal in overtime and added two assists in Friday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews set up John Tavares and Zach Hyman during Toronto's third-period rally. The young superstar then converted on his 10th shot of the game to complete the comeback and tie the series at two. Matthews has two goals, four helpers, 21 shots and a plus-2 rating in four games so far.

Matthews recorded a power-play helper and four blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' assist came on a William Nylander goal in the second period. The 22-year-old Matthews has three points, 11 shots and an even plus-minus rating in the series so far. He'll be counted on to lead the offense in Friday's must-win Game 4.