Toronto Maple Leafs News

McCabe (upper-body) will remain out for a second-straight game on Wednesday vs. Nashville.

McCabe exited Saturday's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 11:27 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:20 time-on-ice and has five points (0G / 5A) in 23 games. He will miss a second straight game on Wednesday but is not expected to be out of the lineup for long.

Jake McCabe
Reaves will return from his five-game suspension on Wednesday vs. Nashville.

Alex Nylander will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Reaves to draw back into the lineup for the first time since November 16th. The 37-year-old Reaves is averaging 7:51 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A), 23 penalty minutes, and 44 hits in 16 games.

Ryan Reaves
Stolarz will start against the Blackhawks on Monday.

Stolarz has only played one of the last four games for the Maple Leafs but will return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Stolarz has allowed three or more in three straight (1-2-0), including allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. That said, he is still sporting an excellent 2.33 GAA and .921 SV% in 13 games this season. The Maple Leafs enter the action on Monday as enormous -399 home favorites against a Blackhawks club defeated 6-3 by the Columbus Blue Jackets last night.

Anthony Stolarz
McCabe (upper-body) is out vs. Chicago on Monday and considered day-to-day.

McCabe exited Saturday's 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 11:27 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:20 time-on-ice, has five points (0G / 5A) in 23 games, and is not expected to be out of the lineup for long.

Jake McCabe
Stolarz is in the starter's crease at Toronto's morning skate.

Stolarz has only played one of the last four games for the Maple Leafs but will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Stolarz has allowed three or more in three straight (1-2-0), including allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. That said, he is still sporting an excellent 2.33 GAA and .921 SV% in 13 games this season. The Maple Leafs enter the action on Monday as enormous -399 home favorites against a Blackhawks club defeated 6-3 by the Columbus Blue Jackets last night.

Anthony Stolarz
Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

With Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) placed on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Rifai from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The 26-year-old Rafai has four point (2G / 2A) in 17 games with the Marlies this season. He made his NHL debut in 2023-24, playing two games with the Maple Leafs.

Marshall Rifai
Hakanpaa (lower-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to November 16th.

Hakanpaa missed the first five weeks of the season due to a lower-body injury, played two games, and has missed the last four. He is eligible to return anytime, but his injury woes, dating back to last season with the Dallas Stars, are serious cause for concern.

Jani Hakanpaa
Matthews (upper-body) has stated he will return on Saturday vs. Tampa Bay.

Matthews has missed nine straight games due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup on Saturday after being a full participant in consecutive practices. Before his injury, Matthews was off to a slower-than-usual start to the 2024-25 campaign but had six points (2G / 4A) in his last five games.

Auston Matthews
Matthews (upper-body) practiced in full on Friday.

Matthews has missed nine straight games due to an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup after being a full participant in consecutive practices. His next chance to return to the lineup will be on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, Matthews was off to a slower-than-usual start to the 2024-25 campaign but had six points (2G / 4A) in his last five games.

Auston Matthews
McMann (lower-body) left Wednesday's game vs. Florida and is considered day-to-day.

Toronto's Head Coach told the media postgame that forward Bobby McMann was day-to-day with a lower-body injury after leaving Wednesday's game vs. Florida early and not returning. The 28-year-old had been filling in admirably while Toronto dealt with its vast array of injuries; with his six goals, seven points and 52 SOG in 21 games played this season. Expect updates on the extent of McMann's injury on Thursday.

Bobby McMann