Although Matthews' injury isn't too serious, he will still be out for multiple games. According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, the 28-year-old forward will be out of commission for at least one week as he recovers from his lower-body injury. The detailed nature of the injury has not been disclosed at the time of this writing.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Brandon Carlo will miss Saturday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury.

The Maple Leafs also activated goaltender Joseph Woll, recalled forward Easton Cowan from the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies and assigned goaltender Artur Akhtyamov to the AHL.