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Toews scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

Toews earned his first multi-point effort in six games. The defenseman helped out on an Artturi Lehkonen tally in the third period before depositing the empty-netter. In addition to three points, Toews has three shots on net, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through three playoff contests.

Stastney (upper body) will not return to Friday's Game 3 against the Canucks.

Stastney logged just 6:36 of ice time before suffering the injury. He's been held without a point in five straight games dating back to the regular season. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 on Sunday.

Girard (concussion) will return to the lineup for Game 3 against Winnipeg on Friday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Girard will return after missing the last four games. The 25-year-old was held without a point over his final 10 appearances in the regular season. He tallied three goals and 18 points in 59 games during the regular season.

Van Riemsdyk (upper body) will not return to Friday's game against the Rangers.

Van Riemsdyk took a huge hit against the boards that resulted in an interference penalty by Matt Rempe. Van Riemsdyk immediately left the ice and returned to the locker room. He logged 3:27 of ice time prior to getting injured. An update on his status should be available before Game 4 on Sunday.

Jensen (upper body) will not suit up against the Rangers for Game 3 on Friday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Jensen has now missed five straight games. The veteran blueliner tallied 14 points in 78 games during the regular season. Another update on his status should surface prior to Game 4 on Sunday.

Sandin (upper body) will not play Friday against the Rangers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Sandin will miss his eighth consecutive game Friday. The 24-year-old was considered a game-time call Friday, so he should have a good chance at returning Sunday for Game 4 versus New York.

Hague (lower body) will miss Game 3 against Dallas on Saturday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Hague had two goals, 12 points, 43 PIM, 154 hits and 111 blocks in 73 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He also missed Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Stars due to the injury. Alec Martinez is likely to remain in the lineup for Game 3 due to Hague's continued absence.

Lyubushkin (personal) missed practice Friday, but he'll still be an option to play Saturday in Game 4 versus Boston, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

Lyubushkin left the team for the birth of his third child after Wednesday's loss to Boston. The 30-year-old rearguard is expected to return ahead of Game 4 versus Boston on Saturday. Lyubushkin had four assists, 64 hits and 30 blocked shots in 19 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs after he was dealt from Anaheim on Feb. 29. Look for Timothy Liljegren to remain in the lineup, should Lyubushkin be unavailable Saturday.

Iorio (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Iorio has not returned to practice since he was injured Sunday during Game 1 in New York. The 21-year-old blueliner went pointless in six NHL games during the regular season.

Sandin (upper body) will be a game-time decision Friday for Game 3 versus the Rangers, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Sandin has missed the last seven games, but he was finally in a regular jersey at morning practice Friday. The blueliner had three goals and 23 points in 68 regular-season appearances. Look for Dylan McIlrath to come out of the lineup should Sandin play in Game 3.