Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers after missing eight games with an upper-body injury. Matthews has been skating individually since returning from a trip to Germany, where he consulted a doctor for further evaluation. He joined the team for his first full practice on Tuesday, centering a line with Pontus Holmberg and William Nylander. While Matthews said he felt good, he noted he might need another practice or two to regain full conditioning. Despite his absence, the Leafs have gone 7-1-0, maintaining their lead in the Atlantic Division.