Overview
- Matthews was a full participant at the morning skate, confirming his availability for Thursday’s game.
- He is slated to center a line with Matthew Knies and Max Domi against Winnipeg.
- Matthews said the area was swollen for a few days and that he made daily progress, noting it felt good to skate.
- Toronto enters the game at 18-15-6, four points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot, while Winnipeg has struggled this season.
- William Nylander remains unavailable with a lower-body issue after taking an early skate before practice.