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Kampf will be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. the Hurricanes.
Toronto Maple Leafs News
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Stolarz will start Saturday vs. the Canadiens.
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Johnson is listed as a scratch for Friday's game against the Stars.
Johnson will sit on Friday as Cole Guttman enters the lineup in his place. Johnson has two goals and no assists in 23 games this season.
Goalie Start
Anthony Stolarz is expected to start Saturday vs. Montreal.
Noah Chadwick has signed a three-year, entry-level contract.
Chadwick was drafted in the sixth round (185th overall) by the Maple Leafs in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old defenseman has 24 points (7G / 17A) in 30 games with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the Western Hockey League this season.
Auston Matthews (illness) is expected to return Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers.
Matthews was a late scratch and did not play on Saturday due to an illness but is expected to return for the Maple Leafs on Tuesday against the New York Rangers after being a full participant at the morning skate. Matthews is producing at an alarming rate, with 10 points (7G / 3A) during a four-game point streak.
Goalie Start
Anthony Stolarz will start Monday in Calgary.
Stolarz will start for the third time this month and look for his second consecutive victory, building off a 17-save performance (.895 SV%) in a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 10th. The 29-year-old netminder has played well when called upon this season, posting a 2.19 GAA and .914 SV% through eight games (4-2-1). The Panthers are -117 road favourites on Monday against the Calgary Flames, who have lost four of their last five (1-2-2) and will welcome back their starting goalie, Jacob Markstrom.
Chris Tanev (upper body) is expected to return Monday vs. Florida.
Tanev has not played since exiting the Flames December 11th contest against the Colorado Avalanche in the period. Tanev has been a steadying force on the blueline for the Flames this season, recording seven points (1G / 6A), 65 blocks, and 11 hits through 28 games, playing predominantly alongside Noah Hanifin on the Flames top defensive pair.
Auston Matthews (illness) was a full participant in Toronto's practice Monday.
Matthews was a late scratch and did not play on Saturday due to an illness but appears to be on track to return for the Maple Leafs' next contest on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Matthews is producing at an alarming rate, with 10 points (7G / 3A) during a four-game point streak.
Auston Matthews (illness) will not be available Saturday vs. Pittsburgh.
Ryan Reaves (lower body) has been placed on the Injured Reserve.
Chris Tanev (upper body) practiced Saturday and is "very close" to returning.
Ryan Reaves (lower body) will be out Saturday and is expected to be placed on the Injured Reserve.
Matthew Knies (illness) is expected to rejoin the Maple Leafs' lineup Saturday after a two-game absence.
Pontus Holmberg has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
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Johnson will draw into Chicago's lineup on Thursday.
Johnson will take the place of MacKenzie Entwistle (illness) on Thursday. Johnson has two goals and zero assists in 17 games this season.
Philippe Myers has been reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
Myers played one game with the Lightning this season on November 14th but has been reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL, where he has six points (0G / 6A) in 19 games. In a corresponding move, Sean Day was recalled from Syracuse.
Chris Tanev (upper body) will miss his second-straight game and is flying back to Calgary to be further evaluated.
Tanev is returning to Calgary where he will be further evaluated for an upper-body injury and miss his second consecutive games. He was unable to complete a full shift, exiting Monday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after only 0:15 with an undisclosed injury after taking a hit from Ross Colton. Tanev has been a steadying force on the blueline for the Flames this season, recording seven points (1G / 6A), 65 blocks, and 11 hits through 28 games.
Matthew Knies (illness) will miss his second-straight game Thursday vs. Columbus.
Knies will miss his second straight game as he continues to battle an illness. Knies has been held to just one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games, averaging 15:47 time-on-ice. On Tuesday, Knies was replaced by Noah Gregor on the top line and skated in that same spot at Thursday's morning skate.
Knies (illness) will not play against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Knies was a late scratch for Tuesday's game with the Leafs announcing his absence less than 30 minutes before puck drop. The 21-year-old rookie has six goals and five assists in 25 games with the Maple Leafs this season. His first chance to return to the lineup will be on Saturday against the Penguins.