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'The first time there's going to be some kinks to work out.' and getting off the plane and customs and security,' said Keefe. 'They've already briefed me here on some of the different things we'll have to go through tonight in terms of getting to the U.S. The LeafsВ requestedВ the earlier start because they will be heading toВ Pittsburgh after the game on what isВ their first American road trip of the pandemic. 'But we've all played with different timings throughout our careers, so it is what it is and just get ready to go at 6 p.m.' 'You lose the hour, so you'll lose something somewhere,' said Tavares of theВ adjustment. tonightВ instead of the traditional 7 p.m. He's got a great commitment to his game and he's just getting better and better.' 'He's come here and looks even better than he has in the past. 'He's a true superstar and those superstars are always pushing the envelope and trying to get better,'В Spezza said. Keefe thinksВ Matthews is skating better than last season and veteran forward Jason Spezza is seeing the same thing. 'He'll be ready to continue on playing the way he was, but I'm sure he'll feel a lot better this time out.' 'I think the schedule playing out the way it has for himВ is really good,' said coach Sheldon Keefe.

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Toronto has had two full practice days and a day off since then. Matthews logged nearly 23 minutes of ice time in the overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Monday,В with eight of his shots making it on net. He's scored in all seven of his previous games against the San Jose Sharks.В The last player to score in each of his first seven games against one opponentВ was Evgeni Malkin againstВ the Boston Bruins (2006-2008).В The last player with a longer streak was Mario Lemieux, who scored in his first nine games against the Sharks (1991-1996). History suggests Matthews, whoВ underwent surgery on his left wrist in August,В will get on theВ board tonight. It shouldn't be too long before those opportunities are going in.' nothing surprising other than he didn't put a couple in. 'He's shown it in the past coming off of other injuries. 'It's impressive, coming off a significant injury like that, just his ability to be so impactful right away,' said Leafs captain John Tavares. The Maple Leafs held an optional skate at Scotiabank Arena on Friday.ДЄuston Matthews made a dominant return to the LeafsвЂ™ lineup on Monday night,В matching a single-game careerВ high withВ 16В shotВ attempts.