Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 win over the Avalanche on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He now has 16 goals and 30 points. But more importantly, it was Matthews' first road goal since Oct. 4. New coach Sheldon Keefe seems to be happy to let his elite players play to their strength, so watch for Matthews' game to take an uptick almost immediately.

Matthews scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews struck in the third period, shaking off a two-game dry spell. The tally gave the center 15 goals and 28 points in 24 games. He's added 89 shots on goal and a plus-8 rating.

Matthews registered four assists in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Normally a dangerous finisher, Matthews took a turn as a playmaker Sunday, setting up William Nylander twice and John Tavares and Andreas Johnsson once each on the power play. Matthews also had 10 shots on goal in the contest, so his lack of tallies was not without effort. He's been a point machine this year, now with 13 scores and 12 helpers in 19 contests.

Matthews picked up two assists in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He's riding a three-game, five-point streak that includes three assists. And the moustached one has 21 points in 18 games. Matthews continues to produce at an exceptional rate, but more will be asked of him with Mitch Marner out with injury. He should be able to respond.

Matthews scored a power-play goal Thursday in a 2-1 overtime win over Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

It was his 13th of the season, which moves him into a tie with the Oilers' Leon Draisaitl for second in league goal scoring. Matthews has never gone more than a game without a point. He's clearly a mandatory activation and on many formats' no-drop list. You know how to address that.

Matthews recorded two points in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the KIngs.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' 12th goal of the season turned out to be the game-winner against the Kings. Thirty seconds after lighting the lamp himself, Matthews drew an assist on William Nylander's fourth goal of the campaign. Few in the game provide the nightly production that Matthews can, with the 22-year-old now at 18 points in 16 games.

Matthews scored two goals, including one on the power play, and added an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Capitals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old is off to a terrific start, as he looks to stay healthy and return to the 40-goal plateau this season. Matthews has the scoring part down to reach that goal with already 11 goals and 16 points in only 14 games. Including his pair of scores Tuesday, Matthews is up to a 19.3 shooting percentage. While that's high, it's not completely out of whack for him, as he owns a career shooting percentage well above 15 percent and he posted an 18.2 shooting percentage in 2017-18. Matthews is beating goaltenders and getting shots on net at a high rate, which is a combination owners should absolutely love.

Matthews scored a goal on a game-high six shots in Friday's 4-1 win over San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews had actually left the game during the second period after a hit hit, but returned in the third and rounded out the scoring with 30 seconds left in regulation. It was Matthews' team-leading ninth goal in 12 games, putting him on an early pace to not only surpass the 37 he scored last season, but smash his career high of 40 set in 2016-17 as a rookie.

Matthews is back on the bench to start the third period, Sportsnets' Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews exited in the second period after a high hit, but he was given the all-clear to return to the game. Expect him to resume his usual top-line and power-play duties.

Matthews went to the dressing room after a hard hit from Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon, Sportsnets' Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dillon appeared to make contact with Matthews' head on the play, but there was no penalty called. Matthews is likely being checked for concussion symptoms after the high hit.