Matthews (head) was given the green light to return to play Thursday against Calgary, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews stated he expects to play Thursday. He has averaged 20:46 of ice time and generated 53 points over 40 games this season. The 24-year-old has been on a hot streak lately, logging 17 points over his last 10 games. He will look to resume his career-best 82-game pace of 109 points upon return.