That was assuming, of course, that Matthews would be healthy. However, a nagging hand injury hampered his production, limiting him to 33 goals and 78 points, well below his usual output. That ailment, along with a knee issue, sidelined him for 15 games.

Tickets to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs could be punched tonight, as the Maple Leafs (3-1) and the Hurricanes (3-1) each look to close out their respective series. Meanwhile, the Wild vs.

The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference best-of-7, first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tuesday.