Johnson dressed for the first time in three games on Tuesday in Vancouver but will head back to the press box as a healthy scratch on Thursday as Connor Bedard (jaw) draws back into the lineup. The 25-year-old Johnson has struggled offensively in a bottom-six role this season, with two goals, three points, 42 SOG and a -19 plus/minus through 34 games played.
On the back end of a back-to-back, the Panthers will turn to Stolarz for his first game since February 6th. Stolarz has been solid in limited action this season, highlighted by allowing two or fewer goals in each of his last three outings (2-1-0), boasting a stellar .933 SV%. The Panthers are -149 road favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team coming off an impressive 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
On the back end of a back-to-back, the Panthers will turn to Stolarz for his first game since February 6th. Stolarz has been solid in limited action this season, highlighted by allowing two or fewer goals in each of his last three outings (2-1-0), boasting a stellar .933 SV%. The Panthers are -149 road favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team coming off an impressive 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Reaves has played five straight games, recording one goal and 15 hits, after being a healthy scratch for most of the previous two months. He will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, indicating that one or both of Mitch Marner and John Tavares will likely return to the lineup from illness.
Nylander, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to illness but could be ready to go after returning to practice on Thursday. Nylander has five points (3G / 2A) in his last four games.
Nylander, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to an illness. They will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Nylander has five points (3G / 2A) in his last four games.
Rielly received an in-person hearing for his impending suspension, meaning he could have potentially been suspended for six or more games, but the Department of NHL Player Safety has settled on five. Because it is less than a six-game suspension, Rielly's only option to appeal will be directly to Commissioner Gary Bettman. It remains to be seen whether or not the Leafs' defenseman will choose to do so.
Hildeby will fill a vacant roster spot after John Tavares and Mitch Marner were both announced as late scratches for Tuesday's game due to an illness. serve as the backup for Ilya Samsonov against the Blues.
Kampf has not played since the All-Star break but will return to the Maple Leafs' lineup on Tuesday night. The bottom-six forward has one assist in his last 10 games played and is having a down season by his standards with just four goals, eight points, and a -9 plus/minus in 46 games before his injury.
Martin Jones is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not dress on Tuesday, prompting the Leafs to recall Hildeby from the Marlies (AHL). Hildeby has an impressive 2.35 GAA and .913 SV% in 24 games (12-7-4) with the Marlies.
Woll has not played since December 7th due to an ankle injury, but his presence at practice is an encouraging sign for the Maple Leafs. When the 25-year-old returns to the lineup, he will be looking to build off his strong start to the season and add to his 8-5-1 record, 2.80 GAA, and .916 SV%.
Kampf has not played since the All-Star break but appears to be nearing a return to the Maple Leafs' lineup as he is expected to return Tuesday but will remain a game-time decision. The bottom-six forward has one assist in his last 10 games played and is having a down season by his standards with just four goals, eight points, and a -9 plus/minus in 46 games before his injury.
The Maple Leafs do not appear to have anyone noticeably injured so Beniot's recall may be due to precautionary reasons but nonetheless, he finds himself back up with the Maple Leafs after the All-Star break. The 25-year-old signed a one-year minimum contract in the offseason but has been useful for Toronto, with two points (1G/1A), 34 SOG, 33 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 35 games this season.
Stolarz, who started the last game before the All-Star break, will start again for the Panthers in their return to the ice on Tuesday. Stolarz has been tremendous lately, winning two straight and allowing three total goals while saving 47 of 50 shots (.940 SV%). The Panthers, winners of four straight, are sizeable -204 home favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers club that has dropped five straight (0-5-0).
McMann missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but was activated off the Injured Reserve Monday and is expected to be in the lineup Monday vs. the New York Islanders. The 27-year-old center is in his second career NHL season and has set career highs already in almost all categories with two goals, seven points, 33 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus in 23 games played prior to the injury.
Kampf surprised a few people Sunday when he was not at practice due to an undisclosed injury and will miss at least the next three games as he gets an MRI to further determine the extent of his injury. The bottom-six forward has one assist in his last 10 games played and is having a down season by his standards with just four goals, eight points and a -9 plus/minus in 46 games before the injury.
Woll has not played since December 7th due to an ankle injury but has great news on Monday as he is expected to rejoin the Maple Leafs practice. The 25-year-old will not be able to return yet this week but is taking a massive step forward in his recovery by returning to the ice. He will be looking to build off his strong start to the season when he does return and add on to his 8-5-1 record, 2.80 GAA, and .916 SV%.
Kampf surprised a few people Sunday when he was not at practice due to an undisclosed injury and will be out Monday vs. New York as he gets an MRI to further determine the extent of his injury. The bottom-six forward has one assist in his last 10 games played and is having a down season by his standards with just four goals, eight points and a -9 plus/minus in 46 games prior to the injury.
