Marner rested for the Maple Leafs' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on Columbus. The 25-year-old star is just two points from his career high in points (97) as he has 28 goals, 67 assists, 180 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 75 games played.
The Maple Leafs are locked into second place in the Atlantic Division, so there's nothing for them to play for tonight. In addition to Marner, Auston Matthews and John Tavares will also sit out.
Marner missed the last two games while in the COVID-19 protocol list but is set to play Saturday in St. Louis. Marner will replace Ondrej Kase (COVID-19 protocol) on the top line and top power-play unit.
Marner will miss Saturday's game in Colorado and could miss Tuesday's game in Vegas, depending on if he clears protocol or not. With Marner out, Alexander Kerfoot shifted to the Auston Matthews' line and Ilya Mikheyev moved into the top-6 at Friday's practice.
Marner has been practicing recently and was trending towards playing, but activating him on Saturday morning makes it official. Marner, who has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 24 games this season, has not played since December 1st.
Marner landed on IR this morning and head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters that he is expected to miss at least three weeks. Wayne Simmonds will take Marner's spot on the top line on Tuesday because Jason Spezza will be suspended.
Marner will miss his third straight game on Tuesday but should be eligible to be activated from IR for Thursday's game if he's healthy enough. Alex Steeves was recalled from the AHL to take Marner's spot on the roster and could make his NHL debut vs. the Blue Jackets.
Marner left Friday's practice early for precautionary reasons and is listed as a game-time decision in Minnesota. It seems likely that Marner will play but monitor his status when the Maple Leafs hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Marner left Tuesday’s practice early following a collision with Wayne Simmonds, but was back on the ice this morning and will be a game-time decision vs. the Canadiens.
Marner has been out for the last 11 games with a high-ankle sprain but is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Avalanche. Marner is expected to skate with John Tavares and Ilya Mikheyev and will be back on the top power-play unit. Marner has 18 points (4G / 14A) in 18 games this year.
Marner, who has missed the last 10 games, was back at practice on Monday but is not ruling out a return Wednesday vs. the Avalanche. Marner told reporters that he's taking it "day-by-day" so monitor his status prior to the second half of the Maple Leafs' Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back. Marner skated on the second line with John Tavares and Ilya Mikheyev on Monday and will re-enter the lineup with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 18 games when he's healthy.
Marner was forced to leave Saturday's game vs. the Flyers with an ankle injury that he suffered after getting tangled up and falling awkwardly on a face-off. Marner did not travel to Chicago for Sunday's game and could potentially be out for an extended period of time. Marner will undergo an MRI and the Maple Leafs should release a timetable early next week.
After just one day of training camp, the Maple Leafs and Marner were able to come to terms on a six-year contract extension that makes him the seventh highest paid player in the NHL (by AAV). Marner had 94 points (26G / 68A) last season and comes into 2020 with 90-point potential as a staple next to John Tavares.
Marner has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury, but will play tonight in San Jose. Marner has had an outstanding rookie season, having scored 15 goals with 33 assists (48 points) in 56 games. Marner will reclaim his spot on the second line with Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk.
