Matthews produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has six points over his last five games, but his helper Sunday was his first power-play contribution in that span. The center is up to 11 points, 56 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 13 contests overall. Matthews hasn't quite found his finishing touch, but he's still putting well over four shots on net per game, so there's no reason to be worried about his scoring.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

His point streak stands at three games and five points (two goals, three assists). Matthews' goal was an empty netter; he fired four shots. He continues to lead the NHL with 51 shots (11 games), and he also continues to be unlucky. Matthews has a 9.8 shooting percentage this season which is significantly below his career mark of 16.0. His time will come; be patient.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews tied the game at 18:43 of the third when he redirected Mitch Marner's pass from the right point. However, a turnover by an exhausted Matthews in the extra frame resulted in Boston's game-winner. Matthews got off to a slow start this season, but he has seven points, including four goals, in his last six games. He's been seriously unlucky -- his 9.5 shooting percentage is well below his 16.1 career average and almost half his 18.7 percent success rate from last season. Matthews will heat up soon, especially if his shooting pace remains strong. He has a league-leading 42 shots on net through nine outings.

Matthews scored a power-play goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews endured a tough start to the season and went pointless over his first three outings, but he's responded admirably with a three-game point streak, notching three goals and two assists in that span. This time, the star center scored Toronto's second goal with a wrister less than two minutes into the second period, and that would end up being the game-winning goal. It's worth noting that three of Matthews' five points have come with the man advantage, and he'll aim to keep that streak alive Tuesday on the road against Columbus.

Matthews scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews spun off Adam Fox behind the net, skated into slot and shot past Igor Shesterkin's right pad. He almost got another a couple minutes later, but the Rangers netminder stretched out and made a toe save. Overall, he had nine shots on goal. Matthews played like he had the puck on a string whenever he had it, but Shesterkin won the duel Saturday. The superstar pivot has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last two games, and 28 shots in five contests.

Matthews notched an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews hadn't registered a single point in his first three games of the season despite racking up 15 total shots, but he snapped that drought with an impressive outing Wednesday. Matthews is too talented to be held off the scoresheet like he was in the first three games of the campaign, and he should remain an absolute menace when the Maple Leafs take on the Rangers on Saturday. Matthews is coming off a career-best season in 2023-24 where he posted 107 points across 81 games, tallying 69 goals and 38 assists.

Matthews potted a power-play goal and added an assist on the man advantage in Saturday's 3-2 preseason win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews had been nursing an upper-body injury since playing in Toronto's exhibition opener against Ottawa on Sept. 22, but he didn't skip a beat in Saturday's matchup. His slap shot tied the game in the second, and he found John Tavares in the slot for the winner early in the third. Matthews has put up at least 106 points in two of his last three campaigns, and he came within a goal of the 70-goal threshold in the 2023-24 regular season.

Matthews (upper body) practiced Saturday with Toronto's non-game group, per Nick Barden of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Even if Matthews misses the final two preseason contests, he should be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 9 against Montreal. He said he was "feeling good" after Friday's practice, according to TSN's Mark Masters. The 27-year-old Matthews amassed 69 goals and 107 points in 81 regular-season outings in 2023-24.

Matthews (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Montreal on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' upper-body injury has been classified as minor, but it's still just preseason, so the Leafs have no reason to rush him back into action. Given the number of veterans suiting up Thursday, it seems likely Matthews would have played had he been 100 percent. As of yet, there is no reason to worry Matthews won't be available to play versus Montreal on Oct. 9.

Matthews is contending with an upper-body issue, but it's not considered serious, Mark Masters of TSN reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Matthews picked up the injury in Sunday's 6-5 overtime preseason loss to the Senators. The 27-year-old scored a goal and saw 20:26 of ice time in that contest. The superstar center's progress will be something to monitor in the coming days. Matthews potted 69 goals and 107 points in 81 regular-season outings with Toronto in 2023-24.