However, he did jump on the ice before the morning skate, which doesn't look good for the chances of seeing him in the line up tonight.
Last Tuesday, the Leafs proved that they can beat the Bruins without Matthews. If he ends up not being cleared to play in game six, players know they can win. Other leaders will need to step up. If Mitch Marner brings the same intensity he did last game, and Joseph Woll keeps up with the big saves, they could force a seventh game and return to Boston.