Nylander will return after missing the last six games, replacing Calle Jarnkrok. Nylander will be back on the Maple Leafs' second line with John Tavares and Matias Maccelli and on PP2. Nylander returns after posting just nine points (3G / 6A) in 12 games in December.
Nylander has been out of the lineup for nearly two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. The talented forward has already missed nine games due to various injuries this season, but has been excellent when healthy. The 29-year-old Nylander has 41 points (14G / 27A) in 33 games.
Nylander missed his third straight game on Saturday and was retroactively placed on Injured Reserve. It's unclear was Nylander's status is heading into Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers, but he is eligible to be activated from IR at any time. The 29-year-old Nylander has been excellent when healthy, scoring 41 points (14G / 27A) in 33 games.
Nylander will not play on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, missing a second straight game. It's unclear whether he will be ready to return to the lineup on Saturday against the New York Islanders, but his lack of availability for practice on Friday is not encouraging. The 29-year-old Nylander has been excellent when healthy, scoring 41 points (14G / 27A) in 33 games.
Nylander is battling an illness and will miss his fourth game of the season after only missing one game in his previous four seasons combined. The 29-year-old Nylander is leading the Maple Leafs offensively with 31 points (11G / 20A) in 20 games. The Maple Leafs will likely welcome a defenseman back onto their top powerplay unit with the absence of Nylander.
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.
