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.
Steeves made his season debut on Tuesday, logging 10:14 time-on-ice, one shot, and six hits. 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.
Tavares, William Nylander, 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. Tavares has six points (3G / 3A) in his last four games after being held without a point in his previous nine.
Marner, John Tavares, and William Nylander were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to illness but could be ready to go after returning to practice on Thursday. Marner has six points (2G / 4A) in his last four games.
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.
Steeves was recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis with both John Tavares and Mitch Marner set to miss Tuesday's game to an illness, and will slot right into the lineup on the Leafs' fourth line. Steeves has 18 goals and 20 assists in 38 AHL games this season.
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.
Steeves was recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis with both John Tavares and Mitch Marner set to miss Tuesday's game to an illness, and will slot right into the lineup on the Leafs' fourth line. Steeves has 18 goals and 20 assists in 38 AHL games this season.
Marner and captain John Tavares were both announced as late scratches for Tuesday's game against the Blues due to illness. The Leafs will have their hands full on Tuesday, as they are already without Morgan Rielly due to his impending suspension.
Tavares and Mitch Marner were both announced as late scratches for Tuesday's game against the Blues due to illness. The Leafs will have their hands full on Tuesday, as they are already without Morgan Rielly due to his impending suspension.
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.
Pacioretty exited the Capitals' last game before the All-Star break with a lower-body injury, playing only 10:25 time-on-ice. The injury is unrelated to the Achilles injury responsible for him missing most of the last two seasons. As such, he participated in practice on Monday and will return to the lineup on Tuesday. Before his injury, Pacioretty registered four points (0G / 4A) in his last five games.
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).
