Quillan will play for the first time since December 30th, suiting up in his fourth game of the season. Quillan will replace Calle Jarnkork and is expected to skate on the fourth-line and play a minimal role, like he has in the first three games of the season, where he's averaged just 8:06 TOI/gm.
Stolarz has been sidelined since November 11th and will return to the crease on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, just days after being sent on a conditioning stint with the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The 32-year-old Stolarz was set to be a big part of Toronto's crease this season after having a tremendous 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.14 GAA and .926 SV% in 34 games (21-8-3). That said, he had an awful start to the 2025-26 season, with a 3.51 GAA and .884 SV% in 13 games (6-5-1), and hopes to return to form after his prolonged absence.
Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury early in the first period of Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings and did not return. The 34-year-old blue-liner has played every game this season and will keep that streak intact, drawing into the lineup on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He has eight goals and 23 assists in 50 games.
Ekman-Larsson suffered the injury during the first period of Wednesday's game and did not return. The 34-year-old blue-liner is yet to miss a game this season, registering eight goals and 23 assists in 50 games. We should get an update on his status ahead of Toronto's game against the Golden Knights on Friday.
Blueger has not played since mid-October, but was a game-time decision on Monday against the New York Islanders, and will finally make his return on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Blueger has one goal in two games this season.
Knies did not participate in Toronto's morning skate but played in the evening against the Minnesota Wild. This has been a regular occurrence for Knies lately, who is battling an undisclosed ailment and skipped Wednesday's morning skate with the expectation of playing in the evening as well. The 23-year-old Knies is having an excellent season, with 41 points (12G / 29A) and 100 hits in 46 games. He joins Tom Wilson as the only player in the NHL with over 40 points and 100 hits.
Knies did not participate in Toronto's morning skate but played in the evening against the Minnesota Wild. This has been a regular occurrence for Knies lately, who is battling through an undisclosed ailment. The 23-year-old Knies is having an excellent season, with 41 points (12G / 29A) and 100 hits in 46 games. He joins Tom Wilson as the only player in the NHL with over 40 points and 100 hits.
Stolarz has been sidelined since November 11th, but he's nearing a return, so he'll go to the Marlies to get back up to game speed. Both Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby have performed well in Stolarz's absence, so it's unclear how much playing time he'll get once he returns to the Maple Leafs.
Blueger has not played since mid-October, but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup as he was a game-time decision on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Blueger has one goal in two games this season.
Knies has been battling through an undisclosed injury for parts of the season, causing him to miss some games and practices. The 23-year-old wasa game-time decision for Monday's game against the Minnesota Wild. He has struggled a little offensively lately, scoring only four points (1G / 3A) in his last eight games, but is still having a tremendous season, with 40 points (12G / 28A) in 45 games.
Blueger has not played since mid-October, but could return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Blueger has one goal in two games this season.
Knies has been battling through an undisclosed injury for parts of the season, causing him to miss some games and practices. The 23-year-old will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Minnesota Wild. He has struggled a little offensively lately, scoring only four points (1G / 3A) in his last eight games, but is still having a tremendous season, with 40 points (12G / 28A) in 45 games.
The Panthers hope the season debut of their leader, Matthew Tkachuk, can help them string together some consistent play, starting with their netminder, Sergei Bobrovsky. The 37-year-old Bobrovsky has allowed three or more goals in seven of his last eight games (3-5-0), which was highlighted by one of the worst performances of his career, allowing nine goals on 35 shots (.743 SV%) in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers enter Monday's action as -176 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks team that has lost two of its last three games (1-2-0).
Quillan is an undrafted forward who played three games with the Maple Leafs earlier this season. That said, the 23-year-old Quillan has spent most of the season with the Marlies (AHL), where he has excelled, with 27 points (8G / 19A) in 28 games.
Nylander aggravated his lower-body injury early in Thursday's loss in Vegas. Nylander was able to tally a goal and an assist before leaving the game, and had three goals and four assists in four games after returning to the lineup last Saturday. The Maple Leafs are desperately going to miss his production Saturday in Winnipeg and possibly Monday vs. the Wild.
Stolarz has been out since November 11th, but is getting close to a return to the Maple Leafs crease and has a chance to return before the Olympic break according to Head Coach Craig Berube. Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby have performed well in his absence, but the team will likely send Hildeby back to the Marlies (AHL) when Stolarz is cleared to play. Stolarz said the he likely needs a "couple more practices" before he is ready to play.
Nylander has already missed 10 games this season and reaggravated a previous injury in Thursday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, exiting the game early in the first period. The 29-year-old Nylander has been outstanding when healthy, scoring 48 points (17G / 31A) in 37 games. He scored two points (1G / 1A) on Thursday in just 2:17 time-on-ice.
