Matthews missed morning practice with an illness, according to Mark Masters of TSN, and will be a game-time decision Thursday versus Washington.
Matthews is on a five-game point streak during which he has four goals and 11 points. He leads the NHL with 59 goals and has 93 points in 70 games this season. Matthews had a huge game versus Washington on March 20, scoring a pair of goals and adding three assists. Check ahead of puck drop for confirmation on Matthews' status against the Capitals.
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