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Oliver Ekman-Larsson • D • Maple Leafs

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Sustains Lower-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) may have to miss time after getting hurt during Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss against the San Jose Sharks. He suffered a lower-body injury during a collision with Sharks forward Adam Gaudette early in the third period. Ekman-Larsson finished the game with zero points in 13:44 of ice time. After capping off November with a nine-game point streak, Ekman-Larsson has gone scoreless in all five December appearances. He has managed 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 30 games for the season. If Ekman-Larsson is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers, it would be his first absence of the campaign. Philippe Myers is expected to step in for him.

20 hours ago

Dakota Mermis • D • Maple Leafs

Dakota Mermis to Miss a Month

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will miss a month, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 8. Mermis sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on Wednesday, and he is likely to replace Mermis in the lineup on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Philippe Myers is another option for the blue line, which remains without Brandon Carlo (lower body) and Chris Tanev (upper body) on Thursday. Meanwhile, Morgan Rielly (illness) is questionable after missing Wednesday's practice.

2 days ago

Bobby McMann • C • Maple Leafs

Bobby McMann Suspended for One Game

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Bobby McMann will miss Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks due to a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in Monday's loss. McMann has been among Toronto's top goal-scorers this season with eight markers. In 29 games, he has also contributed six assists. Nicholas Robertson and Matias Maccelli are the candidates to fill in for McMann on Thursday night. McMann will be eligible to return to action on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.

2 days ago

Dennis Hildeby • G • Maple Leafs

Dennis Hildeby Records First Career Shutout

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby stopped all 29 shots against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday to record his first career shutout in a 2-0 victory. With Joseph Woll (lower body) and Anthony Stolarz (upper body) sidelined, Hildeby made his fifth start of the campaign and improved to 2-2-2. The 24-year-old Swedish native boasts a 2.16 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage. He currently looks like a great option between the sticks for fantasy managers. Next up, Hildeby will face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday if neither Woll nor Stolarz returns.

3 days ago

Dakota Mermis • D • Maple Leafs

Dakota Mermis to be Evaluated Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will be evaluated on Tuesday after he was injured in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mermis was forced to exit the game early in the third period due to a knee-on-knee hit from Lightning forward Gage Goncalves, who received a major penalty and a game misconduct. The 31-year-old was reinserted into the lineup on Monday after he served as a healthy scratch for three games. Now, he might have to miss time due to injury. Mermis has recorded one goal, five shots, nine blocks, and eight hits in 11 outings with the Maple Leafs this season. Philippe Myers, who made way for Mermis in the lineup on Monday, is likely to replace him if he misses time.

3 days ago

Joseph Woll • G • Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll Sustains Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (lower body) left Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes after two periods. The team announced Woll suffered a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old made his eighth start of the season and stopped 21 of 22 shots before his premature exit. Dennis Hildeby, who took over the crease, saved all nine shots he faced. The Maple Leafs are already without Anthony Stolarz (upper body), and a serious injury to Woll would put the team in a tough spot. Woll holds a 4-3-1 record for the season and has allowed 2.44 goals with a .927 save percentage.

7 days ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson • D • Maple Leafs

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Good to Go Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will play on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers. He has been cleared for action despite sustaining an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ekman-Larsson finished Saturday's 7-2 triumph with a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games. On Tuesday night, he has a chance to match Toronto's franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman. In total, Ekman-Larsson has tallied 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 24 outings this season, with only three Maple Leafs players being more productive offensively.

Dec 2

Oliver Ekman-Larsson • D • Maple Leafs

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) was injured during Saturday's blowout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Swedish veteran, who has been having a red-hot offensive stretch lately, collected two assists in a 7-2 win before exiting the action. Apparently, Ekman-Larsson told Maple Leafs forward William Nylander that he would be fine after Saturday night, which suggests he avoided serious injury. In Saturday's win, Ekman-Larsson tied the second-longest point streak in franchise history by a defenseman. He has tallied three goals and seven assists during a nine-game point streak. Tom Kurvers holds Toronto's record with a 10-game run from 1989-90. If he is available to play, Ekman-Larsson can match it on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers.

Nov 30

Simon Benoit • D • Maple Leafs

Simon Benoit Won't Play Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (personal) will miss Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old will sit out his second game of the season for personal reasons. Benoit ranks second on his team with 34 blocks and fourth with 55 hits. Offensively, his contributions have been limited to two assists in 23 games. Philippe Myers will return to the Maple Leafs defense after spending five games as a healthy scratch. Myers has finished scoreless in 10 appearances this season and should not generate any fantasy interest.

Nov 29

William Nylander • RW • Maple Leafs

William Nylander Available Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He missed Friday's 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals due to illness. In total, Nylander has now missed four games this season, but he is still Toronto's leading scorer. In 20 outings, Nylander has registered 31 points (11 goals, 20 assists. The Swedish star has notched two points in each of his last two games and has been held off the score sheet just twice all season. Max Domi, who was a healthy scratch on Friday, will also re-enter the lineup on Saturday, with Calle Jarnkrok and Matias Maccelli exiting the Maple Leafs lineup.

Nov 29

William Nylander • RW • Maple Leafs

William Nylander Out Friday With Illness

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (illness) isn't available for Friday's matchup against the Washington Capitals, TSN's Mark Masters reports. The Swedish star will miss his fourth game of the season due to illness. Nylander has been held scoreless just twice all season, as he leads the Maple Leafs with 31 points (11 goals, 20 assists) in 20 games. With him out, Dakota Joshua will join the lineup on Friday. Joshua has made minimal impact in fantasy, posting five points (two goals, three assists) and 69 hits in 22 outings. Nylander could miss multiple games, as the Maple Leafs have a meeting with the Pittsburgh Penguins scheduled for Saturday night, leaving him little time to recover from his illness.

Nov 28

Auston Matthews • C • Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Could Be an Option Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is close to returning to the lineup and may make his comeback in Wednesday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthews Knies (lower body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) could also return to give Toronto's attack a big boost. All three players practiced for a second straight day on Tuesday. Matthews has missed five games after getting hurt in a contest against the Boston Bruins on Nov. 11. The Maple Leafs captain has not been at his best in 2025-26, recording nine goals and 14 points in 17 games.

Nov 26

Jake McCabe • D • Maple Leafs

Jake McCabe Suffers Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens early after being struck by a puck. He finished the night with two shots, two blocks, one hit, and two penalty minutes across 12:37 of action. The Maple Leafs get a few off nights, giving McCabe recovery time, but he will miss his first game of the season if he isn't feeling ready to play on Wednesday versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 22 outings, McCabe has made an impact on both ends of the ice, registering 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 49 shots, 53 blocks, and 30 hits. Philippe Myers is in line to jump into the lineup if McCabe has to miss time.

Nov 23

Auston Matthews • C • Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Doubtful for Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) practiced on Friday, but head coach Craig Berube labeled him as "doubtful" for Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs captain is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Health issues and poor form have left Matthews in sixth place on Toronto's scoring charts. The three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner has totaled only 14 points (nine goals, five assists) in 17 appearances this season. Matthew Knies (lower body), who has sat out two games, is also considered doubtful for Saturday, meaning Calle Jarnkrok will skate on the top line. Bobby McMann and Max Domi are also penciled in for top-six jobs.

Nov 21

Sammy Blais • LW • Maple Leafs

Sammy Blais Injured Versus Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Sammy Blais (undisclosed) made an early exit from Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Blues and was coughing up blood, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports. Blais jumped into the lineup to replace Matthews Knies (lower body), but he was limited to 6:31 of ice time in a 3-2 overtime win. Blais recorded an assist on Toronto's second goal. He now has two points (one goal, one assist) in six contests this season. Four of Blais' appearances have come in the past five games, so he has become a regular in the lineup recently, and his injury is bound to have an impact on Toronto's plans going forward.

Nov 19

Auston Matthews • C • Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews to Miss at Least Two More Games

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is expected to miss at least two more games. Tuesday's clash against the St. Louis Blues will mark Matthews' third consecutive absence, and he is also unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nicolas Roy (upper body) also won't be in the lineup on Tuesday, leaving Toronto without two of its top-three centermen. Jacob Quillan has been brought up from the minors to enter the lineup, while John Tavares will continue to center the first line. Tavares already has 10 points this month and can further boost his numbers against the NHL's worst defense on Tuesday.

Nov 18

Joseph Woll • G • Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll Starts on Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (personal) has been named the starter for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks. He will make his season debut after missing time for personal reasons. Last term, Woll struggled during the playoffs, but he had a solid 27-14-1 regular-season record. With Anthony Stolarz (upper body) out of commission, Woll could see a lot of action in the upcoming weeks. On Saturday, he faces a dangerous team that has scored at least three goals in four consecutive games and is ranked 11th in the league with a 3.29 goals-for average.

Nov 15

Anthony Stolarz • G • Maple Leafs

Anthony Stolarz Out Day-to-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) will sit out Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings and is considered day-to-day. It looks like Stolarz won't have to miss too much time due to an upper-body injury he sustained during Tuesday's loss to the Boston Bruins. With Joseph Woll (personal) not ready to return yet, Dennis Hildeby will take over the crease on Thursday. Arthur Akhtyamov has been recalled from the minors to serve as the backup. Hildeby has a 0-2-0 record for the season and registered a 3.74 goals-against average with a .909 save percentage. He attempts to post his first win of the campaign against a Kings team with a mediocre offense that averages 2.88 goals per game.

Nov 13

Auston Matthews • C • Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Likely to Miss One Week

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is expected to miss a week of action. The Maple Leafs captain suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Matthews' absence will begin with Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Kings. During his time on the sidelines, Toronto will use John Tavares as the first-line center. Max Domi is set to start Thursday's game on the second line. Domi has struggled to make a mark this season, but he now finds himself in a good position to get his season going. The 30-year-old will also skate with the first power-play unit on Thursday.

Nov 13

Anthony Stolarz • G • Maple Leafs

Anthony Stolarz Exits Early Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) played only one period in Tuesday's 5-3 defeat to the Boston Bruins. He left the contest due to an upper-body injury after allowing three goals on 11 shots in the first frame. Dennis Hildeby has 19 stops on 21 shots as his replacement. After the game, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters that he didn't believe Stolarz's issue was "serious" and said he would be "fine." Joseph Woll (personal) is working his way back into shape and could be a good alternative for Stolarz, but it's unclear when he will be available for the Maple Leafs. The team assigned Woll to a conditioning stint in the AHL last week.

Nov 12

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