Matthews scored the game-winning goal Tuesday in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has 29 points (19 goals, 10 assists) in 20 career games against the Devils. He raced in on a breakaway 2:51 into overtime and lifted the puck over Jacob Markstrom for his first game-winning goal of the season. Matthews has 19 points, including 10 goals, and 23 shots in 19 games. He has eight points (four goals, four assists) in six games since his return from injury.

Matthews registered two assists, four shots on net, five blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has three multi-point efforts over five outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The center's helper on a William Nylander tally in the second period was his first power-play point since his return. Matthews is up to 18 points (five on the power play), 74 shots, 30 blocks and a plus-2 rating through 18 appearances this season.

Matthews scored two goals on a game-high seven shots on net while adding four blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

The Leafs couldn't solve Juuse Saros over the first two periods, but Matthews finally woke his team up by banging home a one-timer from in close just 31 seconds into the final frame. The 27-year-old then struck again less than two minutes later, deking both Gustav Nyquist and Saros out of their skates to give Toronto its first lead of the game. It was Matthews' first multi-goal performance of 2024-25, and through 16 appearances he's racked up eight goals and 16 points -- including three goals and five points in three contests since returning from an upper-body injury.

Matthews scored a goal on three shots and added three hits, two PIM, one blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old superstar opened the scoring late in the first period, converting a slick feed from William Nylander that left Matthews all alone in front of Arvid Soderblom. It was Matthews' first goal, and third point, in two appearances since returning from a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He has six goals and 14 points in 15 contests on the season.

Matthews had two assists Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

He won 16 of 24 faceoffs and had two shots in 20:23 of ice time after missing nine games because of an upper-body injury. Matthews has five goals and 13 points through 14 appearances this season.

Matthews (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday in Tampa Bay, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews was a full participant at practice Friday, between Matthew Knies and William Nylander, as well as playing on the first power play. Matthews has missed the last nine games with the injury. He has five goals and six assists in 13 games this season.

Matthews (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Panthers, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews remains on injured reserve due to his upper-body injury, but he resumed skating Saturday and participated in Tuesday's practice session. However, he'll be unavailable for a ninth consecutive game Wednesday, as he still needs to skate a few more times before he's cleared for game action. The 27-year-old will be in the mix to return Saturday against the Lightning, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so.

Matthews (upper body) practiced Tuesday and could return to the lineup soon, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews centered a line between William Nylander and Pontus Holmberg during Tuesday's session. The 27-year-old Matthews has missed the last eight games. Still, it's unclear if he will return to the lineup Wednesday against Florida. According to Nick Barden of The Hockey News, Matthews will evaluate how he feels following Tuesday's practice before making any decisions.

Matthews (upper body) skated before Saturday's practice, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews had not been seen skating since Nov. 10, making this an encouraging development. He left before Saturday's practice started, which probably means he won't play in Sunday's tilt against Utah. Still, Matthews could suit up in Wednesday's matchup versus Florida. He has missed the last seven games. Matthews has five goals and 11 points in 13 contests this campaign.

Matthews (upper body) traveled to Germany to see a specialist and is hoping to play either in Sunday's matchup with Utah or in a Nov. 27 clash with the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews will miss his seventh game in a row when the Leafs take on the Knights on Wednesday but seems to be trending in the right direction. In 13 appearances this year, the 27-year-old center has notched five goals and six helpers, including four power-play points, in 13 outings. With David Kampf (lower body) and Calle Jarnkrok (groin) also on IR, the team will be forced to deploy youngster Fraser Minten in a middle-six role against Vegas.