The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to an admirable start in year two of Brad Treliving at the helm and year one of Craig Berube behind the bench. They currently sit atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 13-7-2,

Matthews had been skating on his own since returning to North America on Nov. 22 following a five-day trip to Germany to visit a doctor, who both he and other Maple Leafs players have seen in the past for further consultation.

The wait is over for Auston Matthews and maybe the weight will be off other Maple Leafs to get some 5-on-5 goals. Matthews told reporters in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Friday that he intends to play Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.