Thrun did not play on Saturday and will be sidelined for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve due to an undisclosed injury. The Sharks recalled Jimmy Schuldt from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) in a corresponding move.
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.
The Maple Leafs are riding a three-game winning streak, including a 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins in their most recent outing when Stolarz saved 32 of 36 shots (.889 SV%). The 31-year-old Stolarz will return to the crease on Friday, looking to build on an impressive 2024-25 campaign, boasting a solid 2.23 GAA and .926 SV% in 20 games (12-5-2). The Maple Leafs enter the action as -120 road favorites against a Rangers squad riding a two-game winning streak.
Max Pacioretty is battling an undisclosed injury, landing him on Injured Reserve, making space for the Maple Leafs to recall Rifai from the Marlies (AHL). The 26-year-old Rifai has nine points (3G / 6A) in 44 games with the Marlies this season.
With Chris Tanev (upper body) unlikely to play on Friday, Myers will re-enter the lineup on the Maple Leafs' blueline. The 28-year-old Myers is averaging 16:20 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 23 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.
