Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs is still sidelined with an upper-body injury and is at least a week away from returning. Coach Craig Berube noted that while Matthews isn't worsening, he hasn't been on the ice recently and is day-to-day. His absence hasn't hindered the Leafs, who boast a strong record without him.

Meanwhile, Calle Jarnkrok is facing a longer recovery after undergoing surgery for a groin and sports hernia issue, leaving Toronto to navigate further injuries as they continue their season.