Toronto Maple Leafs News

Bobrovsky saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in his previous outing, helping the Panthers snap a four-game losing skid in a dominating 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 3.05 GAA and .889 SV% through 16 games this season (10-5-1), stats well below his career averages. The Panthers enter the action on Friday afternoon as +139 road underdogs against a Hurricanes club that has scored 14 goals in their previous three games (2-0-1).

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.

The Panthers, amid a season-worst four-game losing skid, outscored 20-9, will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has been unspectacular this season, posting a 3.18 GAA and .885 SV% in 15 games (9-5-1), and has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four (1-3-0). That said, the Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Maple Leafs club riding a four-game winning streak.

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.

The Panthers, amid a season-worst four-game losing skid, outscored 20-9, will likely turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has been unspectacular this season, posting a 3.18 GAA and .885 SV% in 15 games (9-5-1), and has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four (1-3-0). That said, the Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Maple Leafs club riding a four-game winning streak.

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.

MacEwen has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in Ottawa, scoring three points (2G / 1A), but will report to the Belleville Senators (AHL) after clearing waivers. In a corresponding move, Ottawa has recalled Cole Reinhardt from Belleville.

Paul exited Tampa's game on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets after playing 10:38 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Paul, averaging 16:24 time-on-ice, is pacing for a career-best season, with 13 points (5G / 8A) in 17 games.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Panthers loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Spencer Knight started Thursday in Chicago, so Bobrovsky should be well-rested for Saturday's matchup with the Avalanche. Bobrovks has gone 5-2-1 with a 3.20 GAA, .883 SV% and one shutout in eight home games this season.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 25 shots in the Panthers loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Spencer Knight started Thursday in Chicago, so Bobrovsky should be well-rested for Saturday's matchup with the Avalanche. Bobrovks has gone 5-2-1 with a 3.20 GAA, .883 SV% and one shutout in eight home games this season.

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.

Andrae has played 10 games with the Flyers this season, averaging 18:27 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 13 blocks, and 15 hits. Helge Grans, recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) on Monday, has been Andrae's replacement in the 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.

Raddysh was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Cam Atkinson will play in his place as the Lightning opt to go for a more traditional lineup of 12 forwards and six defencemen.