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Bobrovsky will start Thursday in Montreal.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with an overtime loss to Toronto. The 34-year-old has improved his play as of late, but still holds an ugly .897 SV%, 3.25 GAA and 12-13-2 record on the season. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have won their last two games but are 29th in the NHL in goals for per game (2.58).

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Anthony Stolarz will start Tuesday vs. Philadelphia.

Stolarz stopped all 16 of 16 shots in a perfect relief performance his last time between the pipes, filling in for a period as his team lost to Edmonton. The 28-year-old Ducks' backup netminder has struggled this season, with his 3-5-0 record, 3.88 GAA and .893 SV%. He will face the Philadelphia Flyers, who have won seven of their last nine games but are coming off a 6-0 loss to Boston on Monday.

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Sergei Bobrovsky will start Tuesday vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat Buffalo in his previous start Monday. The 34-year-old starts back-to-back games for the first time this season and is 12-13-1 with a 3.19 GAA and .899 SV%. He will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are hoping to get back in the win column after two straight losses.

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Bobrovsky will start Monday afternoon in Buffalo.

Bobrovsky stopped 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Vancouver in his previous start. Bobrovsky has been better as of late, which has helped improve on a horrific season start, amounting to an 11-13-1 record, 3.27 GAA and .896 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over Nashville last contest and are 1st in the league in goals per game (3.85).

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Auston Matthews will not play Thursday vs. Detroit (wrist).

Matthews has 20 goals, 47 points, 173 SOG, 14 PIMs, 17 PPP and a +17 plus/minus through 41 games for the Maple Leafs but will miss his second straight game due to a wrist injury. . Head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was "something that has been bothering him for a while.”

Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Detroit (wrist).

Matthews has 20 goals, 47 points, 173 SOG, 14 PIMs, 17 PPP and a +17 plus/minus through 41 games for the Maple Leafs but missed his first game of the season Wednesday vs. Nashville due to a wrist injury. . Head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was "something that has been bothering him for a while.” Bobby McMann will replace Matthews yet again if he is unable to go.

Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews is considered day-to-day and will miss his first game of the season Wednesday (undisclosed).

Matthews has 20 goals, 47 points, 173 SOG, 14 PIMs, 17 PPP and a +17 plus/minus through 41 games for the Maple Leafs but will miss his first game of the season Wednesday vs. Nashville. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was "something that has been bothering him for a while.” Bobby McMann will be making his NHL debut in his absence.

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Bobrovsky will start Tuesday in Colorado.

Bobrosky allowed two goals on 31 shots (.935 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Detroit in his previous time out. The 34-year-old is one of many veteran netminders who have struggled this season, with his 9-12-1 record, .895 SV% and 3.26 GAA. He will face the Colorado Avalanche, who just snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win over Edmonton in their previous game.

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Stolarz will start Friday vs. the Sharks.

Stolarz stopped seven of eight shots (.875 SV%) in a relief appearance the last time he saw action on Dec. 9th vs. San Jose. The Ducks' backup netminder has struggled when called upon this season, with his 2-5-0 record, 4.02 GAA and .886 SV%. He will take on San Jose, who just snapped a three-game losing skid with a 5-2 win over Dallas in their last game.

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Bobrovsky will start Friday in Detroit.

Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by the New York Rangers his last time out. The 34-year-old has been struggling all season, with his 8-12-1 record, 3.32 GAA and .894 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who lost their last game 5-1 vs. New Jersey and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.06).

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William Nylander missed Wednesday's practice due to illness but will play Thursday vs. Seattle.

Nylander is having a phenomenal season leading the high-powered Maple Leafs in both goals (22) and points (45) across 38 games and will play Thursday after missing practice Wednesday due to an illness. He will look to continue to be a key contributor to Toronto's offence, which is seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.42).

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