McCabe exited Toronto's previous game in the first period after just 4:15 time-on-ice with an upper-body injury. That said, he was back at morning skate on Thursday and should play against the New York Rangers. The 33-year-old defenseman has zero pints, 21 blocks, and 15 hits in 11 games.
The Maple Leafs are riding their first winning streak of the season and hope to extend it to three games on Thursday against the New York Rangers, with Bobrovsky between the pipes. The 38-year-old Bobrovsky has had an up-and-down start with the Maple Leafs, but he's coming off a tremendous performance, stopping 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% in seven games (2-3-2). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 home underdogs against a surprising 7-3-1 Rangers team.
The Maple Leafs are riding their first winning streak of the season and hope to extend it to three games on Thursday against the New York Rangers, with Bobrovsky between the pipes. The 38-year-old Bobrovsky has had an up-and-down start with the Maple Leafs, but he's coming off a tremendous performance, stopping 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% in seven games (2-3-2). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 home underdogs against a surprising 7-3-1 Rangers team.
Nick Blankenburg will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Rifai to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Rifai made his season debut last week, his fourth-career NHL game, and played 9:04 time-on-ice.
Marshall Rifai will draw into Toronto's lineup on Tuesday, sending Blankenburg to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Blankenburg has one goal and is averaging 13:25 time-on-ice in five games this season.
Akhtyamov was recalled on Monday, sparking speculation that Sergei Bobrovsky or Anthony Stolarz may be dealing with an injury. That said, the Maple Leafs have already confirmed Bobrovsky will play Monday against the San Jose Sharks, while Stolarz will play Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Akhtyamov will serve as the backup goalie, giving both starters extra maintenance time. The 24-year-old Akhtyamov made his NHL debut last season, posting a 4.76 GAA and .877 SV% in three appearances (0-2-0).
Nylander is off to an exceptional start to the 2026-27 season, with 12 points (5G / 7A) in nine games. That said, he has been held off the scoresheet in two straight games and had a season-worst -3 plus/minus in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. If the 30-year-old Nylander can't suit up on Monday, his next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Sergei Bobrovsky led the Maple Leafs to a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks last night, and they will look to win consecutive games for the first time this season, turning to Stolarz on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Maple Leafs have relied on Bobrovsky for seven of 10 games to start the season, as Stolarz has struggled in recent outings, allowing four or more goals in consecutive games (1-1-0). The 32-year-old Stolarz has a 3.32 GAA and .875 SV% in three games (2-1-0). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team that has scored fewer than two goals in its last three games (1-1-0).
The Maple Leafs hoped Bobrovsky's poor 2025-26 season with the Florida Panthers was an anomaly, but his start to the 2026-27 season hasn't been encouraging. The veteran 38-year-old goalie has an ugly 3.29 GAA and .891 SV%, winning only one of six games (1-3-2). He has allowed three or more goals in each game this season. The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest as -127 home favourites against a 4-3-1 San Jose Sharks team.
The Maple Leafs hoped Bobrovsky's poor 2025-26 season with the Florida Panthers was an anomaly, but his start to the 2026-27 season hasn't been encouraging. The veteran 38-year-old goalie has an ugly 3.29 GAA and .891 SV%, winning only one of six games (1-3-2). He has allowed three or more goals in each game this season. The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest as -127 home favourites against a 4-3-1 San Jose Sharks team.
It's unclear if there is an injury concern in Toronto's crease between Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz, but the team recalled Akhtyamov from the Marlies (AHL) on Monday. The 24-year-old Akhtyamov made his NHL debut last season, posting a 4.76 GAA and .877 SV% in three appearances (0-2-0).
Toronto did not provide an update on John Tavares after their overtime loss to Buffalo on Thursday. The 36-year-old left the game with a lower-body injury after picking up two assists. He currently has two goals and seven points in seven games played this season.
