Pacioretty has yet to play a game in 2022-23 due to surgery to repair a torn Achilles in the offseason but had been activated from the injured non-roster list Wednesday and will make his season debut Thursday. The 34-year-old was acquired by the Hurricanes in the offseason after a 19-goal, 18-assist season in 39 games with Vegas in 2021-22.
Nylander is having a phenomenal season leading the high-powered Maple Leafs in both goals (22) and points (45) across 38 games and will play Thursday after missing practice Wednesday due to an illness. He will look to continue to be a key contributor to Toronto's offence, which is seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.42).
Murray stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) as he got back in the win column with a victory over Colorado in his last start Saturday. The 28-year-old has been incredibly solid in his first season in Toronto, with his 9-3-2 record, 2.44 GAA and .920 SV%. He will face the high-scoring Seattle Kraken, who have won their last two games and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.5).
Pacioretty has yet to play a game in 2022-23 due to surgery to repair a torn Achilles in the offseason but has been activated from the injured non-roster list Wednesday. The 34-year-old was acquired by the Hurricanes in the offseason after a 19 goal, 18 assist season in 39 games with Vegas in 2021-22.
Benning has a goal, 13 assists, 26 SOG and 16 PIMs in 36 games but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. the Flyers. Benning is on pace for career numbers across the board in his first season in San Jose.
Murray stopped 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat Tampa Bay his last time out. The 28-year-old has had a resurgence in his first season in Toronto, with his 8-2-2 record, 2.34 GAA and .925 SV%. He will face the Arizona Coyotes, who have won their last two games but are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.79).
Rielly has not played since Nov. 21st due to a knee injury but is expected to return to the Maple Leafs' lineup Thursday as they take on Arizona. Reilly was playing incredibly before his injury, with 16 assists, 34 SOG and a -1 plus/minus in 20 games played.
Johnson has two goals, one assist, 25 PIMs and 18 SOG through 23 games this season and will draw back into Chicago's lineup Tuesday as they face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Tanev has missed the Flames' last four games after taking a shot to the head just over a week ago and will be activated from the injured reserve Tuesday. The stay-at-home defenseman has five assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs through 24 games played.
Murray stopped 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak in a loss to the New York Rangers in his last start. The 28-year-old has been having the best season of his eight year career in his first in Toronto, with his 7-2-2 record, 2.46 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the surging Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.
Murray stopped 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak in a loss to the New York Rangers in his last start. The 28-year-old has been having the best season of his eight year career in his first in Toronto, with his 7-2-2 record, 2.46 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the surging Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.
Murray allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) and still picked up his seventh straight win as he defeated Calgary in his previous start. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a resurgent first season in Toronto, with his 7-1-2 record, .926 SV% and 2.50 GAA. He will face the New York Rangers, who will be looking to extend a four-game winning streak.
Der-Arguchintsev made his NHL debut Tuesday but will head back to the AHL after playing only 10 shifts for 7:16 TOI and collecting a +1 plus/minus. He will head back to the AHL where he has six goals, 12 assists and four PIMs through 20 games played prior to his promotion.
Murray allowed four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%) in an overtime loss to Tampa Bay in his previous start. Murray has been enjoying a bounce-back season in his first year in Toronto, posting a 5-1-2 record with a .921 SV% and 2.63 GAA. He draws the tough task that is the Dallas Stars, who are 2nd in the NHL in goals per game averaging 3.92 per game.
