Matthews will also be playing his second game since returning from a four-game absence because of an upper-body injury. “It’s not like it’s game 1,000, it’s 100,” Matthews said as the Maple Leafs prepared for their home tilt against the Arizona Coyotes . Leafs coach Mike Babcock concurred, saying Matthews, like a lot of young players, must focus on becoming a total pro. “With two goals the other night, you’d think he’s back, but he’s not,” Babcock said of Matthews. “He gets the puck out in pressure situations, which is big in this league,” Coyotes coach Rick Toicchet said.

Source: thestar November 20, 2017 17:54 UTC