Matthews and Nylander both scored two goals as Toronto battled back from 2-1 and 3-2 deficits in the third period to beat New Jersey 4-3.

The former player of the Montreal Canadiens, Max Pacioretty, is no longer the player he was in his prime. He has a good build, but has always been known for his goal-scoring talent rather than his physical play.

TORONTO --Auston Matthews was activated from injured reserve and returned ... is centering a line with left wing Max Pacioretty and right wing William Nylander. "(Matthews) is our captain, he's a great player, we all know that," Berube said.

McCabe’s absence would be a big one for the Leafs. He’s one of the team leaders in ice time on the back end (Rielly and Oliver Ekman-Larsson play similar minutes) and a first-unit defender at even strength and the penalty kill.

Auston Matthews will officially be back in action ... "Willie (Nylander) and (John) Tavares and (Max) Pacioretty have played well, the (Max) Domi line is playing well together."

The Toronto Maple Leafs made some significant changes to their lines during Saturday's morning skate amid the expected return of Auston Matthews from injury.