The NHL’s leading goal scorer will be back in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup Sunday night when they take on the Vancouver Canucks. Auston Matthews missed one game with a hand injury, and he will be joined by William Nylander, who is returning to action after a five-game absence related to COVID-19 protocols, reports Mark Masters. It’s also worth noting that this will be the Canucks’ first game since March 24, as they resolved a COVID-19 outbreak within their organization.
Matthews is a critical part of the Leafs’ lineup. He ranks second in Corsi rating and third in expected goals-for percentage, despite ranking 16th in offensive zone starts.