Matthews is a tougher case. The forward skipped the Maple Leafs morning skate Sunday ahead of Game 4 and seems to be dealing with a physical issue, perhaps relating to the upper-body injury that has plagued him much of the season. His 33 goals during the regular season were the fewest of his NHL career.

A 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators was suddenly cut to one after the Toronto Maple Leafs lost Games 4 and 5. Berube had every reason to alter his lineup for Game 6 in a meaningful way. Instead,

It’s Going to Take Our Best Game” as Senators Look to Extend Series in Toronto After three straight overtime games, the mighty Battle of Ontario shifts back