Robertson will draw back into the Leafs' lineup on Tuesday.
Robertson will take the place of Noah Gregor who will miss Tuesday's game against his former team with an illness. Robertson has five goals and six assists in 24 games this season.
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Stolarz will start Tuesday in St. Louis.
Stolarz will start for the Panthers in a battle of backups as the St. Louis Blues will turn to Joel Hofer between the pipes. The Panthers are among the league's hottest teams, riding a season-best seven-game winning streak, and are -185 road favourites against a Blues club that has scored only three combined goals over their last two games despite winning both contests. Stolarz last played on December 20th, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens and has allowed fewer than three goals in each of his last three stars (2-1-0).
Carlo left Monday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Carlo registered one assist and a plus-1 rating in 11:50 TOI before leaving Monday's game in Colorado. Consider him questionable to play Tuesday in Arizona and expect Mason Lohrei to draw back into the lineup if Carlo is unavailable.
Toronto has signed William Nylander to an eight-year, $92 million ($11.5 AAV) contract extension.
After ongoing contract negotiations, Nylander and the Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on an eight-year, $92 million contract extension ($11.5 AAV). The 27-year-old Nylander has steadily seen his production increase in the last three seasons, arguably being the Maple Leafs' most dynamic player at times, and is currently pacing for a career-best 120-point season. With Nylander locked up long-term, the Maple Leafs guarantee they will have Nylander and Auston Matthews on their roster through the end of the 2027-28 season, while John Tavares and Mitch Marner have contracts that expire at the end of 2024-25.
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Groulx will be a healthy scratch Sunday vs. Detroit.
Benning (hip) underwent successful surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Benning has a five-month expected recovery ahead of him after undergoing successful hip surgery and, as a result, will miss the remainder of the season. Benning played 14 games for the Sharks this season, blocking 29 shots, scoring two points (0G / 2A), and averaging 18:29 time-on-ice.
Groulx will draw into the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs.
Groulx will make his first appearance since December 17th as the Ducks deal with a mix of illnesses and injuries. He is yet to score a goal and has just one assist in 20 games this season.
Robertson will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game in Anaheim.
With Toronto playing their second game in as many nights when they travel to Anaheim on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe is opting to get a pair of fresh legs into the lineup as Pontus Holmberg will draw into the lineup in place of Robertson. It's the first time Robertson has been listed as a healthy scratch since he was recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on November 6th. Robertson has five goals and six assists in 24 games this season.
Vinni Lettieri (lower body) has been placed on the Injured Reserve.
Lettieri played on 7:04 time-on-ice on Saturday, suffering a lower-body injury, and did not play on Sunday. He has now been placed on IR and will miss at least one week. In 19 games with Minnesota, Lettieri has four points (3G / 1A), 26 shots, and 21 hits.
The Lightning have recalled Philippe Myers from Syracuse (AHL).
Dennis Hildeby has been recalled from Toronto (AHL).
With Ilya Samsonov clearing waivers and being assigned to Toronto (AHL) earlier this week, Dennis Hildeby has earned his first career NHL call-up from the Marlies. The 22-year-old was Toronto's 2022 fourth-round pick (122th overall) and had an impressive 7-5-3 record, .919 SV% and 2.20 GAA with the Marlies (AHL) in 2023-24 prior to his call up.
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Vinni Lettieri will be a healthy scratch Sunday vs. Winnipeg.
Dakota Mermis will draw back into the Wilds' lineup Sunday vs. Winnipeg.
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Stolarz will start Saturday vs. the Canadiens.
Mermis will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
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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.
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Steven Lorentz is expected to be a healthy scratch Saturday vs. Vegas.
Lorentz will be a healthy scratch on Saturday, allowing Anton Lundell to return to the lineup after missing four games due to an illness. Lorentz has been a regular in the lineup this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) and registering 28 hits while averaging 8:35 time-on-ice through 25 games.
Mermis will draw into the Wild lineup on Thursday.
Mermis will play for the first time since last Thursday as he takes the place of Daemon Hunt on the Wild blue-line. Mermis has two goals and three assists in 15 games this season.
Michael Pezzetta is expected to be a healthy scratch Thursday in Minnesota.
Emil Heineman will make his NHL debut on Thursday as Pezzetta will watch from the press box as a healthy scratch. Pezzetta had played four straight games for the Canadiens, recording one point (0G / 1A), three shots, and 15 hits.
