Alex Wennberg is battling an upper-body injury and will not play on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, creating an open roster spot for Grundstrom to slide into the lineup. The 27-year-old Grundstrom has five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games this season.
Tippett exited the game early in the second period after taking a big hit from the Devils Brenden Dillon and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Philadelphia's game against the Islanders on Thursday.
The Maple Leafs have been outscored 7-2 during a two-game losing skid, including a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators when Woll saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%). Woll will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild, looking to build on his 2.67 GAA and .907 SV% in 26 games (17-9-0). Toronto enters Wednesday's contest as -150 home favorites against a Minnesota club that has lost five of their last seven (2-5-0).
The 32-year-old Couturier will return to the lineup on Wednesday. He is averaging 16:46 time-on-ice and has 24 points (8G / 16A) in 48 games this season. Rodrigo Abols will be the odd-man out of the lineup to accommodate Couturier's return.
The Maple Leafs have been outscored 7-2 during a two-game losing skid, including a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators when Woll saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%). Woll will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild, looking to build on his 2.67 GAA and .907 SV% in 26 games (17-9-0). Toronto enters Wednesday's contest as -150 home favorites against a Minnesota club that has lost five of their last seven (2-5-0).
Couturier is battling an illness and will not play on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Couturier is averaging 16:46 time-on-ice and has 24 points (8G / 16A) in 48 games this season. Scott Laughton draws back into the lineup as Couturiers' replacement.
Kolosov started the 2024-25 season in the AHL, posting a 3.29 GAA and .875 SV% in four games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (1-2-1), but has been in the NHL the past few months. He has a 3.45 GAA and .870 SV% in 15 games with the Flyers (4-8-1).
With Jared Spurgeon poised to return from a lower-body injury, Minnesota has reassigned Jiricek to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 21-year-old Jiricek averaged 13:02 time-on-ice, scoring two points (1G / 1A), in six games with Minnesota.
Nikolai Kovalenko (upper body) will make his return from a five-game absence, resulting in Grundstrom being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Grundstrom has five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games this season.
Zegras has not played since December 4th, missing 22 straight games due to a knee injury and rehabilitation from meniscus surgery. Before his injury, he averaged 16:57 time-on-ice and had 10 points (4G / 6A) in 24 games. The 23-year-old will likely play on a line with Leo Carlsson and Alex Killorn.
Zegras has not played since December 4th, missing 22 straight games due to a lower-body injury and rehabilitation from meniscus surgery. The 23-year-old Zegras was a full participant in drills with the second powerplay unit on Monday, indicating that he is inching closer to a return. Before his injury, he averaged 16:57 time-on-ice and had 10 points (4G / 6A) in 24 games.
The Maples Leafs wil roll with Woll between the pipes for a fourth straight game on Monday when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Woll was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.68 GAA and .907 SV% in 24 games this season (16-8-0). The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds against a Lightning squad they defeated 5-3 on November 30th.
Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Benoit to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Benoit is averaging 16:45 time-on-ice, recording for points (0G / 4A), 64 blocks, and 120 hits in 43 games this season.
The Maples Leafs will likely roll with Woll between the pipes for a fourth straight game on Monday when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Woll was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.68 GAA and .907 SV% in 24 games this season (16-8-0). The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds against a Lightning squad they defeated 5-3 on November 30th.
