Ice Chips: Matthews set to return vs. Panthers

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs star Auston Matthews appears set to return to the lineup on Saturday as the team takes on the Eastern Conference-leading Florida Panthers.

Auston Matthews says he’s good to go tonight @TSN_Edge

Matthews, 24, has missed three games due to an undisclosed injury. In 70 games this season, the former first-overall pick has recorded career highs in both goals (58) and assists (44). 

Defenceman Jake Muzzin (undisclosed) will remain out for tonight's game. according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. The veteran has not played since April 14 against the Washington Capitals. He has three goals and 11 assists in 45 games this season.

Jake Muzzin remains out tonight for Leafs, coach Sheldon Keefe says @TSN_Edge

The Leafs currently sit second in the Atlantic Division with 108 points, 10 points behind the Panthers.

Buffalo Sabres

Goaltender Dustin Tokarski will start for the Sabres this afternoon against the New York Islanders. Craig Anderson is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.

With Craig Anderson considered day-to-day, Dustin Tokarski gets the start in goal this afternoon. #LetsGoBuffalo

 Tokarski, 32, is 8-11-5 with a 3.26 goals-against average and .902 save percentage in 26 games this season.