Matthews (upper body) won't play Wednesday against Vegas, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews will miss his seventh straight game, and he hasn't been skating. Still, head coach Craig Berube insisted during Monday's media availability that the star center isn't getting worse while remaining in a holding pattern for his recovery. Matthews has compiled five goals, 11 points, 56 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and six hits in 13 appearances this season. His next chance to return comes Sunday against Utah. John Tavares and Max Domi have been serving as Toronto's top two centers during Matthews' absence.

Matthews (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Oilers on Saturday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews will miss his sixth straight contest as he continues to be hampered by an upper-body issue. The Leafs have soldiered on in his absence, going 4-1-0 without their world-class center. Max Domi has been slotting into the first-line center role without Matthews in the lineup but could drop back down to the third line or shift to wing when Matthews returns.

Matthews (upper body) has not skated since the weekend and remains in Toronto, meaning he'll miss Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews was last reported on the ice Saturday, so he does not appear to be trending in the right direction. His absence will reach five games Wednesday, and at this point, he's questionable at best to play Saturday versus the Oilers. The Maple Leafs have just five games over the next 15 days, so there should be plenty of chances for him to get into a full practice ahead of his eventual return.

Matthews (upper body) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Ottawa, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has missed the last three games and didn't participate in Monday's practice. He has amassed five goals, 11 points, 56 shots on net and 19 blocked shots through 13 outings this season. With Max Pacioretty (lower body) joining Matthews on the injured reserve list, Connor Dewar could make his season debut versus the Senators on Tuesday.

Matthews (upper body) is skating for the first time this week at practice Saturday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is on injured reserve and will not be eligible to play Saturday versus Montreal, but this bodes well for Tuesday's tilt at home against Ottawa. The 27-year-old superstar has five goals and 11 points in 13 games this season.

Matthews (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to last Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews was already ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit, but this move also makes him ineligible for Saturday's tilt versus Montreal. The good news is that there hasn't been any setback in his recovery, and his placement on injured reserve is instead for roster management, allowing Toronto to activate Connor Dewar from LTIR in a corresponding move, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic. With that in mind, the door might still be open for Matthews to be activated in time to play Ottawa on Tuesday. The 27-year-od has five goals and 11 points in 13 appearances in 2024-25. Max Domi, Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner are projected to compromise the first line during Matthews' absence. Once the Leafs' star center is healthy, Domi might shift off the first unit.

Coach Craig Berube said that Matthews (upper body) would not be available for Friday's home game versus Detroit. according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has been unable to practice the last two days, so it's no surprise that he won't be in the lineup Friday. He has to be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Montreal. The reigning Rocket Richard Trophy winner has only five goals in 13 games this season.

Matthews (upper body) was unavailable for Friday's optional skate, according to Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews missed Tuesday's game versus Boston and has not practiced since then, putting his status for Friday's game versus Detroit in serious doubt. Matthews has five goals and 11 points in 13 games this season, as the superstar center has gotten off to a slow start.

Matthews (upper body) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews missed Tuesday's game against Boston and should be considered questionable at best for Friday's game against Detroit, as well as Saturday's tilt at home versus Montreal. The three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner, Matthews is off to a slow start with only five goals and 11 points in 13 appearances this season.

Matthews is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will miss Tuesday's divisional matchup against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Matthews picked up the injury, but he'll miss at least one game. The star center has produced five goals and six assists over 13 outings this season. Max Domi will slot in on the top line between Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner as a result of Matthews' absence.