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Swayman made 31 saves Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to Toronto. He allowed three goals.

The ice was tilted toward Swayman, who faced 34 shots to Anthony Stolarz's 20. Special teams were the downfall Tuesday. Swayman allowed shorthanded and power-play goals in the second period, and an even-strength goal from a bad angle in the third, just seven seconds after killing off a five-minute major to Nikita Zadorov. It was Swayman's first regulation loss since March 12 (3-1-1); he's 6-2-1 in nine starts in March.

Nylander scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-2 win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He fired a game high six shots.

His goal stood as the winner. It came early in the third frame after the Bruins had successfully killed off a five-minute major to Nikita Zadorov. Nylander has a modest three-game, four-point scoring streak on the go; it includes two goals, two assists and 11 shots. The goal was his 25th of the season. Nylander has put up at least 25 goals in six of his last seven seasons. He and John Tavares sit tied for second in goals on the team, with the injured Auston Matthews (knee) still leading the team with 27.

Domi scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Bruins.

It pushed the Leafs up 2-1 in the last two minutes of the second frame. It was Domi's second goal and third point since the end of January (17 games). He hasn't been able to capitalize on an enhanced role with Auston Matthews (knee) out. Domi has 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists; 105 shots) and a minus-21 rating in 69 games this season.

Knies scored twice and delivered two hits Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Bruins.

Knies scored shorthanded in the second period to tie the game 1-1, and then deposited an empty-net goal on a power play with 22 seconds left to seal the win. The shortie was the first of his NHL career. The second goal gave Knies 59 points (20 goals) this season, which sets a new career mark. He also has 136 hits and 130 shots. The power-play goal was his fifth this year, which tied his career mark (2024-25).

Hayton sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Oilers and is questionable to return to the contest.

Hayton ran into a teammate during the first period. The 25-year-old forward's questionable status indicates that his evaluation isn't complete yet. If he can't return to Tuesday's game, his next chance to play is Thursday versus the Capitals.

Stolarz made 18 saves in a 4-2 win over Boston on Tuesday.

Stolarz earned the game's first star after missing his start Saturday after taking a puck to the throat during warmups and going to the hospital as a precaution. He has won his last two starts with just four goals allowed. Joseph Woll has lost five of his last six starts. Keep an eye on the Leafs overall. Stolarz should get at least half the starts based on his pedigree and performance, but the team may choose to sit the hot hand to drop further in the standings to get a top-five draft pick. That's where they need to land to keep this year's first-round pick, which was traded to the Bruins but is top-five protected.

Finnie is in concussion protocol after taking a heavy hit in Tuesday's game versus the Senators, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Finnie missed the last six minutes of the third period. The 20-year-old winger will be out until he is clear of concussion symptoms. The Red Wings have a back-to-back coming up, as they visit the Sabres on Friday before hosting the Flyers on Saturday. Sheldon Dries would likely draw into the lineup if Finnie misses time.

Vejmelka will guard the home goal versus the Oilers on Tuesday.

With a tough opponent in town, Vejmelka will get the nod for the third time in four games. He's won his last two outings, though he went 0-2-1 in the three contests before that. The Oilers are struggling with just 14 goals scored over their last six games, going 2-3-1 in that span.

Kempe (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kempe was considered a game-time decision, but it looks like he'll continue to be able to play through a nagging lower-body injury. The 29-year-old should be good for his usual top-line duties.

Zary (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Kings, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Zary will miss his second straight game after he got hurt Friday versus the Panthers. The 24-year-old was labeled day-to-day over the weekend, so his absence might not linger too long. That said, the Flames have no need to rush him back.