Toronto Maple Leafs News

Montreal returned to practice on Tuesday from their Four Nations break without forward Michael Pezzetta after it was announced he was day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old has yet to record a point in 14 games played this season, while picking up a -4 plus/minus and 10 PIMs.

Stolarz has not played since December 12th due to a knee injury but has progressively ramped up practicing over the previous two weeks and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 30-year-old Stolarz was heavily relied upon by the Maple Leafs before his absence, posting a stellar 2.15 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (9-5-2). Toronto enters Thursday's contest as -157 road favorites against a Seattle team that has lost four of their last five games (1-3-1).

Stolarz has not played since December 12th due to a knee injury but has progressively ramped up practicing over the previous two weeks and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 30-year-old Stolarz was heavily relied upon by the Maple Leafs before his absence, posting a stellar 2.15 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (9-5-2). Toronto enters Thursday's contest as -157 road favorites against a Seattle team that has lost four of their last five games (1-3-1).

Lawson Crouse will draw back into Utah's lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in Maccelli being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Maccelli zero points in his last five game and will be a healthy scratch for the second time in the last two weeks.

Pezzetta will be the odd-man out on Tuesday, drawing out in favour of Owen Beck. Pezzetta is yet to register a point in 14 games this season.

Ekman-Larsson exited Saturday's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers after only 5:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury but appears ready to return to action on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Ekman-Larsson is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has 21 points (3G / 18A) in 51 games this season.

With Mark Kastelic returning to the lineup from an undisclosed injury, Lettieri has been reassigned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 29-year-old Lettieri has been excellent at the AHL level this season, scoring 35 points (14G / 21A) in 35 games with Providence.

Stolarz has not played since December 12th due to a knee injury but has progressively ramped up practicing over the previous two weeks. The 30-year-old Stolarz was heavily relied upon by the Maple Leafs before his absence, posting a stellar 2.15 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (9-5-2).

Ekman-Larsson exited Saturday's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers after only 5:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury but could return to action on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Ekman-Larsson is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has 21 points (3G / 18A) in 51 games this season.

Woll was outstanding in Toronto's most recent outing, saving 45 of 48 shots (.938 SV%), including halting several high-danger scoring chances late in a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old Woll will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, attempting to build on his 2.66 GAA and .909 SV% in 28 games this season (18-10-0). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Flames squad coming off a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.

Mermis was claimed off of waivers earlier this season from the Utah Hockey Club. The 31-year-old defenseman has yet to play a game in a Maple Leafs sweater and has three points (0G / 3A) in 12 games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL).