Head coach Sheldon Keefe said that Matthews (wrist) has not had any setbacks this week in practice but will not play in Friday's Blue-White game, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is coming off offseason wrist surgery. He made his practice debut this week and has been able to stay on the ice without any setbacks. That certainly bodes well for his chance to suit up on Opening Night against Montreal on Oct. 13.