The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for a crucial Game 5 against the Florida Panthers but are dealing with a few injuries and illnesses. During an optional morning skate, it seemed clear the Maple Leafs might make some lineup changes after two straight losses to the Panthers,

Despite the dry spell, fellow Maple Leafs star forwards Mitch Marner pushed back on any notion that Matthews is frustrated or off his game. “Everyone wants to produce, wants to score goals, and he hasn’t let it get him down at all,” Marner said. “His mood, his demeanor in the locker room, has been unbelievable.