Nylander has been battling an undisclosed injury, missing the previous two games, but will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old Nylander has been excellent when in the lineup this season, scoring a point in eight of nine games, with a total of 15 points (3G / 12A) this season.

Nylander has been battling a nagging injury the last week, being in and out of the lineup, and will sit again on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Nylander played last night and record an assist in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames. He has 15 points (3G / 12A) in nine games this season. Sammy Blais will draw into the lineup, filling in for Nylander.

Nylander did not play in Toronto's most recent game, a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, and his status is uncertain for their next game on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Nylander was off to an outstanding start to the season before his injury, scoring 14 points (3G / 11A) in eight games. Nicholas Robertson was the main beneficiary of Nylander's absence, being elevated to Toronto's top line and top powerplay unit.

Nylander played 21:21 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins but did not touch the ice in overtime and subsequently did not practice on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury. That said, he was a full participant at the morning skate on Friday and will likely play against the New York Rangers. The 28-year-old Nylander has 58 points (33G / 25A) in 58 games this season.

Nylander played 21:21 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins but did not touch the ice in overtime and subsequently did not practice on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old Nylander has 58 points (33G / 25A) in 58 games this season.

Nylander played 21:21 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins but did not touch the ice in overtime due to an undisclosed injury. The 28-year-old Nylander has 58 points (33G / 25A) in 58 games this season.

Nylander was absent from practice on Tuesday due to an illness but appears to be good to go for Wednesday's game. Nylander has two points (2G / 0A) in three games this season.

Nylander was absent from practice on Tuesday due to an illness and was replaced by Max Pacioretty on Toronto's top powerplay unit in his absence. Nylander has two points (2G / 0A) in three games this season could be available to return to the lineup when the Maple Leafs return to the ice on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.

Nylander was absent from practice on Tuesday due to an illness. Max Pacioretty was inserted into Toronto's top powerplay unit in his absence. Nylander could be available to return to the lineup when the Maple Leafs return to the ice on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.

Nylander was absent from practice on Tuesday due to an illness. Max Pacioretty was inserted into Toronto's top powerplay unit in his absence. The Maples don't return to action until Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings, so it's unclear if Nylander will be ready to return to the lineup.

Nylander has missed the first three games of the series with an undisclosed ailment but is expected to play in Game 4. Nylander had the best regular season of his career, compiling 98 points (40G / 58A) in 82 games and was close to a point-per-game (10 points in 11 games) during last year's playoffs. Expect Connor Dewar to be scratched to make room for Nylander.

Nylander was very short in answering any media questions in regards to the migraines that have kept him out for the first three games of the playoffs but was a full participant in practice Friday and will be a game-time decision for Game 4 Saturday vs. Boston. The 27-year-old completed his second-straight 82-game season this year and had a career-high 40 goals, 98 points and 312 SOG while averaging 19:54 TOI/GP.