Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was Matthews' 42nd in 59 games. He remains on target to flirt with his first 100-point season. Matthews is tied for the NHL goals lead with Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak, who scored earlier Saturday in a win over Detroit.

Matthews scored a power-play goal in Toronto's 3-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' ice time has been creeping up -- he skated 27:05 Thursday night. And that's delivering results -- this was his 41st goal of the season. Matthews has flourished since Mike Babcock disappeared. He's now tied with David Pastrnak for the NHL goal lead.

Matthews scored a goal and added three assists, two of them on the power play, in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

His final helper led to John Tavares' OT winner. Matthews has an active six-game point streak during which he's racked up a scorching six goals and 11 points, pushing him up to 40 goals -- tying his prior career high -- and 68 points through only 55 games.

Matthews scored twice on five shots and was minus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews nearly single-handedly brought Toronto back from a 3-1 deficit, with both of his goals drawing the Maple Leafs to within a goal. They were his 38th and 39th tallies of the season, leaving him on the doorstep of his first 40-goal campaign since his rookie year of 2016-17. Matthews will take a five-game point streak (five goals, two assists) into Friday's tilt against Anaheim.

Matthews scored a goal and led all players with seven shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews scored in the opening minute of the second period to give Toronto a 3-1 lead. It was his 37th goal in 53 games, matching his total from the entire 2018-19 season (68 games). Matthews is gunning for his first 40-goal campaign since his rookie season of 2016-17 and his 62 points have him within striking distance of the career-high 73 he had last season.

Matthews scored a goal, his 36th of the campaign, and also collected an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Overall, it was a good night for Matthews besides the struggles in the faceoff circle, losing 13 of 24 draws. The two points give No. 34 60 across 51 appearances this season, putting Matthews on pace for his first 80-point campaign. The American-born superstar might challenge the 90-point threshold before all is said and done. Matthews also had two blocked shots in the win.

Matthews notched an empty-net goal on four shots and won nine of 15 (69.2 percent) faceoffs in Monday's 5-2 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews put the finishing touches on Toronto's win when he hit the empty net with 1:32 left in regulation. It was his 35th goal in 50 games this season, already putting him within striking distance of the career-high 40 he scored as a rookie in 2016-17. The 22-year-old failed to hit 70 games played in each of the last two seasons due to injuries, limiting his year-long production. If he can continue his current pace and stay healthy the entire year, Matthews could be on his way to a 50-goal, 100-point campaign.

Matthews (wrist) will play in Monday's game versus the Predators, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews didn't participate in the All-Star Game due to this injury, and although he's admitted he's not fully healthy, the 22-year-old sniper will gear up in the cross-conference clash. He underwent acute treatment on his wrist during the bye week, but this could be a nagging issue as the year progresses. Matthews has 34 goals and 57 points -- 17 on the power play -- through 49 games.

Matthews (wrist) participated in Sunday's practice, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews didn't participate in the All-Star game with his wrist injury but is expected to suit up for Monday's contest in Nashville. The 6-foot-3 center has 34 goals and 57 points this season.

Matthews (wrist) won't play in the All-Star Game but will travel to St. Louis for the event, so he won't face a one-game suspension, Sportsnets' Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since he'll be in St. Louis for the event, Matthews won't face the typical one-game suspension for opting out like veterans Alex Ovechkin and Marc-Andre Fleury. Matthews will receive acute treatment for a sore wrist over the weekend, Johnston reported, and he's expected to be good to go when the Maple Leafs return to action Jan. 27 versus the Predators.