Rifai is an undrafted 27-year-old defenseman that has played two career NHL games. He has spent the majority of the past four season in the AHL, and have two assists in five games with the Marlies in 2025-26.
Nylander missed his third straight game on Saturday and was retroactively placed on Injured Reserve. It's unclear was Nylander's status is heading into Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers, but he is eligible to be activated from IR at any time. The 29-year-old Nylander has been excellent when healthy, scoring 41 points (14G / 27A) in 33 games.
Bobrovsky will unsurprisingly get the nod for the Panthers when they host the Rangers on Friday in the 2026 Winter Classic. Bobrovsky secured the victory in his last start, allowing three goals on 27 shots in a 5-3 win over the Capitals on Monday. The 37-year-old netminder has appeared in 27 games for the Panthers, leading the league with 17 wins despite a rather pedestrian .888 SV%. Bobrovsky and the Panthers enter action on Friday at -140 on the money line.
Nylander will not play on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, missing a second straight game. It's unclear whether he will be ready to return to the lineup on Saturday against the New York Islanders, but his lack of availability for practice on Friday is not encouraging. The 29-year-old Nylander has been excellent when healthy, scoring 41 points (14G / 27A) in 33 games.
The Maple Leafs were successful without Matthews in their previous game, a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, but will be eager to have their captain back in the lineup. The 28-year-old Matthews, a two-time 100-point player, is having a highly publicized sluggish season, scoring 27 points (15G / 12A) through 33 games.
Joshua did not play in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils and is expected to be out indefinitely due to an issue related with his kidney. The 29-year-old Joshua has 10 points (6G / 4A) and 127 hits in 36 games this season.
Tanev has only played three games since returning from a seven-week absence due to an injury and will return to the sidelines indefinitely. The 36-year-old Tanev has been plagued with injuries this season, limited to only 11 games, recording two assists and 15 blocks.
The Maple Leafs are nursing several key injuries and will unfortunately add Matthews to the list of absentees on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Matthews, a two-time 100-point player, is having a highly publicized sluggish season, scoring 27 points (15G / 12A) through 33 games.
Quillan is an undrafted 23-year-old forward that has been recalled from the Marlies (AHL) for precautionary reasons, as the Maple Leafs are down a forward due to a Dakota Joshua (upper body) injury. Quillan has seen success at the AHL level this season, scoring 23 points (5G / 18A) in 26 games.
The Maple Leafs are nursing several key injuries and hope that Matthews will not be added to the growing list of absentees on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, as he enters the contest as a game-time decision. The 28-year-old Matthews, a two-time 100-point player, is having a highly publicized sluggish season, scoring 27 points (15G / 12A) through 33 games.
Joshua is battling an upper-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The severity of his injury has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether it will affect his availability for Toronto's next game on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Joshua has 10 points (6G / 4A) and 127 hits in 36 games this season.
Tanev has only played three games since returning from a seven-week absence due to an injury and will return to the sidelines on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Tanev has been plagued with injuries this season, limited to only 11 games, recording two assists and 15 blocks.
Bobrovsky's six-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday when he allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Still, the 37-year-old goalie will return to the crease on Monday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his 2.79 GAA and .888 SV% through 26 games this season (16-9-1). The Panthers enter Monday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Capitals team that has lost six of their last eight games (2-4-2).
Bobrovsky's six-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday when he allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Still, the 37-year-old goalie will return to the crease on Monday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his 2.79 GAA and .888 SV% through 26 games this season (16-9-1). The Panthers enter Monday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Capitals team that has lost six of their last eight games (2-4-2).
