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Paul (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for a week before being re-evaluated.

Paul exited Tampa's game on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets after playing 10:38 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Paul, averaging 16:24 time-on-ice, is pacing for a career-best season, with 13 points (5G / 8A) in 17 games.

Nick Paul
Bobrovsky will start Saturday vs. the Avalanche.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Panthers loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Spencer Knight started Thursday in Chicago, so Bobrovsky should be well-rested for Saturday's matchup with the Avalanche. Bobrovks has gone 5-2-1 with a 3.20 GAA, .883 SV% and one shutout in eight home games this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Merzlikins will start Saturday vs. the Hurricanes.

Merzlikins surrendered six goals on 30 shots in the Blue Jackets 7-6 win over the Lightning on Thursday. It wasn't his best performance, but he did enough to earn his third-straight victory. Since returning from a personal leave, Merzlikins has gone 5-3-1 with a 2.88 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout in nine appearances. He draws a tough assignment vs. a Hurricanes team with the third-most goals per game (3.9) in the NHL this season.

Elvis Merzlikins
Merzlikins is in the starter's crease at the Blue Jackets morning skate.

Merzlikins surrendered six goals on 30 shots in the Blue Jackets 7-6 win over the Lightning on Thursday. It wasn't his best performance but he did enough to earn his third-straight victory. Since returning from a personal leave, Merzlikins has gone 5-3-1 with a 2.88 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout in nine appearances. He draws a tough assignment vs. a Hurricanes team with the third-most goals per game (3.9) in the NHL this season.

Elvis Merzlikins
Bobrovsky is in the starter's crease at the Panthers morning skate.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Panthers loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Spencer Knight started Thursday in Chicago, so Bobrovsky should be well-rested for Saturday's matchup with the Avalanche. Bobrovks has gone 5-2-1 with a 3.20 GAA, .883 SV% and one shutout in eight home games this season.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Ekman-Larsson (illness) did not take part in Friday's practice.

Ekman-Larsson was absent from Toronto's practice on Friday due to an illness and his status for Sunday is up in the air. Philippe Myers was recalled from a conditioning loan from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) as defensive depth in case Ekman-Larsson is unable to go. The 33-year-old has been playing well in his first season with the Maple Leafs, picking up a goal and eight points in 20 games played.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Myers has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

Myers was assigned to the Marlies (AHL) on a conditioning loan five days ago but has been recalled to Toronto on Friday with Oliver Ekman-Larsson missing practice due to illness. Myers signed a one-year contract in the offseason but has only been able to appear in one game with Toronto this season.

Philippe Myers
Merzlikins will start vs. Tampa Bay on Thursday.

The Blue Jackets have had an up-and-down season, mirrored by the play of Merzlikins, who will return to the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 2.72 GAA and .905 SV% in 10 games (4-5-1) and has been extra impressive lately, winning two straight and posting a .942 SV%. The Blue Jackets enter the action on Thursday as +146 home underdogs against a Lightning club riding a three-game winning streak.

Elvis Merzlikins
Domi (lower-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to November 16th.

Domi will not play on Wednesday due to a lower-body injury but will be eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve before the Maple Leafs' following game on Novemeber 24th against the Utah Hockey Club. The 29-year-old Domi has struggled with the Maple Leaf this season, going without a point in 13 straight games. The Maple Leafs have recalled Nikita Grebyonkin from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

Max Domi
Bobrovsky will start in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Bobrovsky was in the crease on Saturday and saved all 27 shots he faced for a 5-0 shutout victory over the Winnipeg Jets, and will be in the crease again in a rematch on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.89 GAA and .897 SV% in 13 games this season (9-3-1). The Panthers enter the action on Tuesday as +104 road underdogs against a Jets club amid their first two-game losing skid of the season.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Matthews (upper-body) will be out on Wednesday vs. Vegas with his next chance to return being Sunday.

Matthews will mis a seventh straight game due to his upper-body injury. With games so few and far between for the Maple Leafs, it's possible they are just taking a cautious approach to his return to the lineup. The 27-year-old Matthews was off to a slower-than-usual start to the 2024-25 campaign but had six points (2G / 4A) in his last five games.

Auston Matthews
Merzlikins will start in Boston on Monday.

Merzlikins helped the Blue Jackets snap a six-game losing skid in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they returned to the losing column in the following game. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 2.92 GAA and .898 SV% in nine games this season (3-5-1). The Blue Jackets enter the action as +165 road underdogs against the Boston Bruins.

Elvis Merzlikins