

Liljegren had an xGF% of 38.4 in the first two games of the series, so the Maple Leafs will shake up their third pair for Game 3. Justin Holl will replace him in the lineup.

Goodrow missed Game 2 and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks with a lower-body injury. Dryden Hunt replaced him in the lineup and will likely remain in while Goodrow is sidelined.




Thornton will replace Ryan Lomberg, who was suspended for one game on Monday. It will be Thornton's 32nd game of the season and he comes in with five goals and five assists.

Liljegren missed Sunday's game in Washington but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Red Wings. Liljegren will replace Carl Dahlstrom, who was sent back to the AHL this morning.

White has missed the last five games while in COVID-19 protocol and is expected to sit out for the final three games of the season.




It looks like Grundstrom will replace Brendan Lemieux in the Kings' bottom-6 on Thursday. Grundstrom has been a healthy scratch for the last four games but re-enters with 14 points (9G / 5A) in 50 games this season.

Carlsson has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but he will replace Robert Hagg in the lineup on Thursday. Carlsson has three goals and six assists (nine points) in 36 games this season.

Thornton has been a healthy scratch for the last seven games but will replace Carter Verhaeghe (maintenance) in the lineup on Thursday. Thornton has tallied five goals with four assists (nine points) in 30 games this season.

