Matthews game-time decision vs. Canadiens
It won't be known until puck drop if Auston Matthews will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup Saturday night.
After taking to the ice for an optional skate Saturday morning - ahead of the club's contest against the Montreal Canadiens - head coach Mike Babcock noted that Matthews would be a game-time decision, according to TSN's Mark Masters.
While a final decision won't be made until later, Babcock seemed confident that Matthews will suit up.
Babcock on whether Matthews returns: "Game-time decision. We'll see how everything is, but it looks like it's heading that way."
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) November 18, 2017
Auston has already left Bell Centre while Leivo, Soshnikov continue to skate
Despite Matthews' absence, the Maple Leafs have been able to go a perfect 4-0-0 without their No. 1 center.