Matthews has 20 goals, 47 points, 173 SOG, 14 PIMs, 17 PPP and a +17 plus/minus through 41 games for the Maple Leafs but will miss his second straight game due to a wrist injury. . Head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was "something that has been bothering him for a while.”
Matthews has 20 goals, 47 points, 173 SOG, 14 PIMs, 17 PPP and a +17 plus/minus through 41 games for the Maple Leafs but missed his first game of the season Wednesday vs. Nashville due to a wrist injury. . Head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was "something that has been bothering him for a while.” Bobby McMann will replace Matthews yet again if he is unable to go.
Matthews has 20 goals, 47 points, 173 SOG, 14 PIMs, 17 PPP and a +17 plus/minus through 41 games for the Maple Leafs but will miss his first game of the season Wednesday vs. Nashville. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was "something that has been bothering him for a while.” Bobby McMann will be making his NHL debut in his absence.
The Maple Leafs are locked into second place in the Atlantic Division, so there's nothing for them to play for tonight. In addition to Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares will also sit out.
Matthews missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will play Saturday in Florida. Matthews comes into Saturday's game sitting on 58 goals on the season and has 43 points (25G / 18A) in his last 24 games.
Matthews was a bit of a surprise scratch vs. the Islanders on Sunday and will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Matthews skated before the Maple Leafs' morning skate and is feeling better but is still considered day-to-day.
Matthews was suspended for two games for cross-checking Rasmus Dahlin but is eligible to draw back into the lineup in Nashville. Matthews, who leads the NHL with 45 goals, will be back in his familiar spot on a line with Michael Bunting and Mitch Marner.
Matthews cross-checked Dahlin in the head following a battle in front of the Sabres' net and he will miss Tuesday's game vs. Dallas and Thursday's game vs. Chicago. John Tavares and Alexander Kerfoot will likely take on larger roles with Matthews suspended.
Matthews was forced to leave Monday's game after taking an accidental knee to the head from Brett Pesce but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and says he'll play Thursday.
Matthews tested positive for COVID-19 early in the week but returned negative tests since and has been cleared to play Wednesday vs. the Oilers. Matthews had a bit of a sluggish start to the season but has scored 19 goals with 12 assists (31 points) in his last 22 games.
Matthews missed the first three games of the season but was on the ice for Sunday's practice and is planning on playing tomorrow. Matthews has averaged 59 goals per 82 games over the last two seasons and could have a legitimate chance at 60 goals in 2021-22.
Matthews was on the ice briefly for Thursday's morning skate but left the ice and will not be available for Thursday's game vs. Winnipeg. With Matthews out, John Tavares will move up to the top line with Mitch Marner and Alex Galchenyuk.
Matthews has missed the last two games with a wrist issue but will play Wednesday in Edmonton. Mathews, who has 18 goals and 13 assists (31 points) in 20 games this season, will skate with Joe Thornton and Mitch Marner.
