Maple Leafs' Matias Maccelli: Scratched for seventh straight game
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Maccelli was a healthy scratch Saturday.
He has watched from the press box for seven straight games. And prior to that, Maccelli had one assist and three shots in his previous eight games. He's simply not a Craig Berube guy, which means a trade could be possible. But his output makes that all but impossible. Maccelli has four goals and five assists in 22 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Snaps six-game point drought
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Ekman-Larsson scored a goal Saturday in a 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
He wired a shot glove side from the high slot; it put the Leafs up 2-1 early in the second. It was Ekman-Larsson's first point in six games (13 shots). He's on a pace that could see him equal his career mark of 55 points, which he set 10 years ago. His success that season was built on the power play, where he recorded half of his points. Ekman-Larsson is doing it the hard way this year with just three of his 21 points coming with the man advantage.
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Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz: Snaps 10-game goal slump
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Lorentz scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-3 loss to the Oilers on Saturday.
Lorentz snapped a 10-game goal drought (one assist) with the snipe. He and Scott Laughton have shown solid chemistry on line four, and the addition of Easton Cowan has helped bolster that trio. Lorentz has 54 hits in 25 games, which slides him into the league's top-100. But nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games aren't enough to pull him off the wire.
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Maple Leafs' Easton Cowan: Chips in rebound
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Cowan scored a goal in a 6-3 loss to the Oilers on Saturday.
Cowan chipped in a rebound in the first period to tie the game 1-1. He's skating on the Leafs fourth line with Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz. It's an aggressive trio, but Cowan's best work will come in the top six. Long term, he remains a solid keeper play. But he has just one goal and one assist in his last six games (eight shots) and 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 23 games overall.
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Maple Leafs' Artur Akhtyamov: NHL debut in relief
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Akhtyamov made five saves in relief in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
It was his NHL debut; he didn't allow a goal. Akhtyamov may be headed back to the AHL soon. Joseph Woll (lower body) may return Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Pulled after allowing six goals
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Hildeby allowed six goals on 32 shots before being pulled in the third period of Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
It was a rough night for Hildeby at the hands of Connor McDavid (two goals, one assist), Vasily Podkolzin (two goals) and Leon Draisaitl (three helpers). It was his fourth straight start (1-1-2). And despite looking like he belongs in the NHL, Hildeby cannot be expected to carry the kind of workload he's carrying this year. Joseph Woll (lower body) may be available Tuesday.
Joshua (illness) won't participate in Saturday's game against Edmonton, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Joshua has five goals, nine points, 23 PIM and 99 hits in 29 outings this season. Bobby McMann is set to draw back into the lineup following a one-game suspension, which coincides with Joshua's exit.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Slated to play Saturday
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Nylander (illness) is expected to play Saturday versus Edmonton, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Nylander has 11 goals and 34 points in 26 appearances this season. He was questionable for the game after missing Saturday's practice, but it seems the illness won't cost him any ice time. Nylander should be given his usual top-six role and spot on the first power-play unit.
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Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Playing Saturday
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Ekman-Larsson (leg) said Saturday that he will be in the lineup versus Edmonton on Saturday, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
It appeared that Ekman-Larsson would be out a while after he needed help off the ice Thursday against the Sharks. Ekman-Larsson said that his leg injury has improved dramatically since then, and he was a full participant at Saturday's morning skate. Ekman-Larsson has four goals, 16 assists, 40 hits and 26 blocked shots over 30 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Dennis Hildeby: Slated to start Saturday
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Hildeby is expected to patrol the home crease versus Edmonton on Saturday, according to Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.
Hildeby will make his fourth straight start, as Anthony Stolarz (upper body) and Joseph Woll (lower body) are both out of action. Hildeby is 2-2-3 over 10 appearances this season. He will face the Oilers, who are fifth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.32 goals per game.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander: Missing practice Saturday
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Nylander is away from practice Saturday because of an illness.
Nylander snapped out of a four-game pointless streak Thursday, garnering a pair of assists. The 29-year-old has 11 goals and 23 assists across 26 games this season. He should be considered a game-time decision against the Oilers on Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Dakota Joshua: Not at practice Saturday
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Joshua (illness) is not at morning practice Saturday.
Joshua should be a game-time decision. He has five goals and four assists across 29 games this season. The flu bug could be going through the Maple Leafs' dressing room as William Nylander is also absent from practice due to an illness.
Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Could return Saturday
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Rifai (wrist) could make his season debut Saturday against the Oilers, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.
Rifai is currently on long-term injured reserve, as he underwent wrist surgery during training camp. The 27-year-old blueliner played a pair of games with the Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 campaign, but he has otherwise been a career minor leaguer. The Maple Leafs are really hurting on the blue line, and they may be forced to use Rifai if Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is unable to play Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev: Getting second opinion
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Tanev will seek a second opinion for his upper-body issue, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.
The news doesn't provide much clarity regarding Tanev's eventual return to action, but fantasy players should probably expect the blueliner to miss at least another week, if not longer. The Leafs should be getting some reinforcements on the blue line in the form of Marshall Rifai (wrist). Still, Tanev's continued absence doesn't bode well for the team's ability to limit opportunities in front of the netminders.
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Maple Leafs' Brandon Carlo: Recovering from surgery
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The Maple Leafs announced Friday that Carlo underwent foot surgery Dec. 3 and will be sidelined indefinitely, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Carlo has been sidelined since mid-November due to a lower-body issue, and he suffered a setback in his recovery around early December. He was already slated to miss extended time following his absence, and it's now been revealed that he underwent a procedure on his foot that is expected to sideline him until approximately early January, per Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.
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Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Not expected to play Saturday
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Woll (lower body) said Friday that he's feeling better but doesn't expect to play Saturday against Edmonton, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Woll is eligible to return from injured reserve for Saturday's matchup, but it appears as though he'll require at least one more game on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. Assuming he's sidelined against the Oilers, his next opportunity to suit up would be Tuesday against Chicago.
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Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Could play Saturday
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Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is expected to see how he feels during Saturday's morning skate and could face the Oilers, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Friday.
Ekman-Larsson needed help off the ice Thursday against San Jose, and it appeared that he could not put any pressure on his leg at the time. Ekman-Larsson will go through practice, and a determination will be made ahead of game time. Ekman-Larsson has four goals and 20 points across 30 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Back from suspension
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McMann served his one-game suspension Thursday and will return to the lineup Saturday against Edmonton.
McMann missed the contest against San Jose for high-sticking Oliver Bjorkstrand of the Lightning on Monday. McMann has eight goals, six assists and 67 hits over 29 games this season. Look for Nicholas Robertson as the likely candidate to come out of the lineup due to the return of McMann.
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