After not missing a single game due to injury, Rielly will miss his fourth straight on Monday due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old All-Star defenseman has enjoyed a very strong year leading the Maple Leafs' point, with seven goals, 51 points, 165 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 65 games.
In his first season with the Maple Leafs, Benoit has five points (1G / 4A), 205 hits and 82 blocked shots in 54 games. Benoit gives the Maple Leafs a rugged depth defenseman who will serve as a third-pairing guy during his contract.
Matthews did not participate in the morning skate on Thursday due to an illness and was a game-time decision against the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old Matthews leads the league with 59 goals and is only one shy of his career-high. Matthews has 11 points (4G / 7A) during a five-game point streak.
Joshua hurt his hand in a fight on February 13th against Chicago and has not played since. The 27-year-old had been enjoying a breakout season in his fourth year in the NHL, with 13 goals, 26 points, 69 SOG, 46 PIMs and +16 plus/minus in 53 games before his injury.
Rielly missed his first game of the season due to injury on Tuesday due to a lower-body injury and will likely miss a second on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 30-year-old All-Star defenseman has enjoyed a very strong year leading the Maple Leafs' point, with seven goals, 51 points, 165 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 65 games played.
Matthews did not participate in the morning skate on Thursday due to an illness and will be a game-time decision against the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old Matthews leads the league with 59 goals and is only one shy of his career-high. Matthews has 11 points (4G / 7A) during a five-game point streak.
The Panthers have lost five of their last six, recording their only win with Stolarz between the pipes. Stolarz was terrific on Sunday, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, his sixth straight win. The Panthers enter action as -192 home favourites against a New York Islanders club that has lost seven of their last eight (1-6-1).
The Panthers have lost five of their last six, recording their only win with Stolarz between the pipes. Stolarz was terrific on Sunday, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, his sixth straight win. The Panthers enter action as -192 home favourites against a New York Islanders club that has lost seven of their last eight (1-6-1).
Rielly missed his first game of the season due to injury on Tuesday due to a lower-body injury and is at risk of not playing again Thursday vs. Washington as he is questionable to dress. The 30-year-old All-Star defenseman has enjoyed a very strong year leading the Maple Leafs' point, with seven goals, 51 points, 165 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 65 games played.
Despite Ilya Samsonov announcing he feels healthy to return on Thursday, Joseph Woll will get his third straight start on Thursday as he attempts to put an end to a two-game losing streak. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an up-and-down season filled with injuries but still has a respectable 10-9-1 record, 2.96 GAA and .908 SV% this season. He will take on the surging Washington Capitals at home, who find themselves in the final wildcard playoff spot after winning six of their last seven games.
Rielly is battling an undisclosed injury and his status for Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils was up in the air. The 30-year-old Rielly has found himself demoted to the second powerplay unit in recent games but has still managed five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
Rielly is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. The 30-year-old Rielly has found himself demoted to the second powerplay unit in recent games but has still managed five points (0G / 5A) in his last six games.
With Ilya Samsonov sidelined with an undisclosed injury, the Maple Leafs will turn to Woll for the second straight contest. Woll was tremendous in a losing effort in his last outing, saving 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Maple Leafs have lost three of their last five (2-2-1) and enter action as -140 home favourites against the New Jersey Devils.
