Matthews has missed nine straight games due to an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup after being a full participant in consecutive practices. His next chance to return to the lineup will be on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, 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.

Toronto's Head Coach told the media postgame that forward Bobby McMann was day-to-day with a lower-body injury after leaving Wednesday's game vs. Florida early and not returning. The 28-year-old had been filling in admirably while Toronto dealt with its vast array of injuries; with his six goals, seven points and 52 SOG in 21 games played this season. Expect updates on the extent of McMann's injury on Thursday.

It's unclear when McMann suffered the injury, but he was unable to join his teammates on the bench for the start of the third period. We should get an update on his status ahead of Toronto's game in Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Matthews will miss a ninth straight game due to an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday. His next chance to return to the lineup will be on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, 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.

The Maple Leafs have received stellar goaltending from Stolarz and Joseph Woll lately and will turn to Stolarz on Wednesday against his former team, the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Stolarz is sporting an excellent 2.18 GAA and .927 SV% in 12 games this season (7-3-2). The Maple Leafs, riding a four-game winning streak, enter Wednesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Panthers club trending in the opposite direction, riding a four-game losing skid.

The Maple Leafs have received stellar goaltending from Stolarz and Joseph Woll lately and will turn to Stolarz on Wednesday against his former team, the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old Stolarz is sporting an excellent 2.18 GAA and .927 SV% in 12 games this season (7-3-2). The Maple Leafs, riding a four-game winning streak, enter Wednesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Panthers club trending in the opposite direction, riding a four-game losing skid.

Mermis signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Maple Leafs in the offseason but has not played yet in the 2024-25 season due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old underwent successful jaw surgery at the end of September. In 47 games with Minnesota in 2023-24, he had three goals, eight points and 33 PIMs.

Matthews has missed eight games due to an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs return to action on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. Before his injury, 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.

Knies left Toronto's game vs. Vegas on Wednesday with an upper-body injury and will remain out on Sunday as the Maple Leafs host Utah. The 22-year-old winger has not been provided a timetable to return but is apparently improving day-by-day and is not expected to be out for long. His presence will be missed throughout the lineup after he started the year with eight goals, 12 points and 36 SOG in 20 games played before the injury.

Nylander has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, scoring 12 points (8G / 4A) in 14 games with the Toronto Marlies. The 26-year-old Nylander has 121 games of NHL experience but has struggled solidifying himself on a lineup.

Knies left Toronto's game vs. Vegas on Wednesday with an upper-body injury and will remain out on Sunday as the Maple Leafs host Utah. The 22-year-old winger has not been provided a timetable to return but is apparently improving day-by-day and is not expected to be out for long. His presence will be missed throughout the lineup after he started the year with eight goals, 12 points and 36 SOG in 20 games played before the injury.

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.

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.

Knies appeared to hit his head on the ice after taking a heavy hit from Zach Whitecloud midway through the second period and was unable to return. Knies joins a crowded injury list in Toronto that already includes six other forwards.

After missing the first six weeks of the season, Hakanpaa will have a rest-day on Wednesday as he acclimates to the workload. The 32-year-old Hakanpaa is averaging 14:05 time-on-ice through two games this season, recording four blocks and one hit.

The Maple Leafs have won five of their previous six and will turn to Woll in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Woll has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 2.40 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (3-2-0), but has won two straight with a solid .917 SV%. The Maple Leaf enter the action on Wednesday as -130 home favorites against a Golden Knights squad that has lost three of their past five (2-2-1).

Benoit has not played the previous two games but will likely return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old Benoit is averaging 15:51 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 17 game this season. He was skating on a defensive pair with Conor Timmins at the morning skate on Wednesday.

The Maple Leafs have won five of their previous six and will likely turn to Woll in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Woll has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 2.40 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (3-2-0), but has won two straight with a solid .917 SV%. The Maple Leaf enter the action on Wednesday as -130 home favorites against a Golden Knights squad that has lost three of their past five (2-2-1).

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).