Spezza was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will replace Nic Petan in the lineup in Philadelphia. Spezza has elevated the Maple Leafs' third line in recent action, posting two goals four assists (six points) in his last six games.

Source: Mark Masters 12/3/19, 6:02 pm EST

Even with Spezza on a three-game point streak and posting two goals and four assists in his last six games, Spezza will sit in the second-game of a back-to-back. Getting Alexander Kerfoot back from suspension likely made Sheldon Keefe's decision a little easier.

Source: Luke Fox 11/30/19, 4:58 pm EST

Spezza has played in the last two games but will be scratched in the second game of a back-to-back. Nic Petan will draw back into the lineup to replace Spezza and Frederik Gauthier will be elevated to the third-line centre role.

Source: Chris Johnston 10/22/19, 10:55 pm EST

Toronto continues to rotate Spezza and Nick Shore, with Spezza, set to centre the fourth line vs. the Blues. Spezza had two shots in 10:36 TOI in his Maple Leafs debut in Columbus last Friday.

Source: Jonas Siegel 10/7/19, 10:54 am EST

Spezza had two shots on goal in 10:36 TOI in his Maple Leafs debut on Saturday. The fourth line rotation will continue vs. the Canadiens, with Nick Shore replacing Spezza.

Source: Jonas Siegel 10/5/19, 10:54 am EST

Spezza signed a one-year deal with the Maple Leafs this summer and it looks like he will sit for Game 1 of 82. Nick Shore is expected to take his projected spot on the fourth-line and Trevor Moore will replace him on their second power-play unit.

Source: Jonas Siegel 10/2/19, 11:11 am EST

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Source: Mark Stepneski 03/19/19, 12:24 pm EST

Spezza has missed the last two games with strep throat but he will be back in the lineup on Saturday. Spezza has five goals and 13 assists (18 points) in 33 games this season.

Source: Mark Stepneski 12/21/18, 4:51 pm EST

Spezza skated on Thursday morning but won’t play after losing eight pounds due to illness. Dennis Gurianov will remain in the Stars top-6 with Spezza out.

Source: Matthew DeFranks 12/20/18, 1:20 pm EST

Spezza missed the Stars morning skate and will not play on Tuesday because of strep throat. Spezza has actually enjoyed a bit of a resurgence this season, picking up 18 points (5G / 13A) in 33 games. Devin Shore will centre the second line with Spezza out.

Source: Sean Shapiro 12/18/18, 12:30 pm EST

Source: Mike Heika 03/27/18, 12:50 pm EST

Source: Sean Shapiro 03/22/18, 2:36 pm EST

Spezza’s difficult 2018 season continues as he will miss tonight’s game in Washington with a back injury. Spezza, who has recorded just seven goals and 18 assists (25 points) in 72 games this season, is expected to be replaced by Curtis McKenzie.

Source: Mike Heika 03/20/18, 12:24 pm EST

Spezza was a healthy scratch in Boston on Monday afternoon but the Stars apparently have some players who are nicked up coming into the tail-end of their back-to-back, so Spezza will draw back into the lineup tonight. Spezza is currently riding a 14-game goalless drought.

Source: Mark Stepneski 01/16/18, 3:45 pm EST

Sepzza has not scored a goal in 14 games, picking up just five assists in that span. With Spezza out, Gemel Smith will draw back into the lineup this afternoon.

Source: Mike Heika 01/15/18, 1:00 pm EST

Spezza missed Monday’s game vs. the Sharks and is questionable for tomorrow’s game in Chicago. Monitor Spezza’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate.

Source: Sean Shapiro 03/22/17, 9:52 am EST

Spezza left Friday’s game in Calgary did not return and was not on the ice this morning so Spezza has been listed as doubtful for tonight’s contest vs. San Jose. He will be replaced by Jamie Benn, who returns after missing one game with an eye injury.

Source: Mike Heika 03/20/17, 8:31 am EST

Source: @DallasStars 02/14/17, 9:41 am EST

Source: Mike Heika 02/3/17, 7:56 am EST