Overview
- Nylander, second in NHL scoring with 14 points, was ruled out shortly before puck drop after participating in warmups against Buffalo.
- Head coach Craig Berube had listed Nylander as a true game-time decision following an unspecified issue from Friday’s loss.
- Morgan Rielly, also monitored pregame, was cleared to play after missing one game.
- With Nylander unavailable, Nick Robertson moved onto the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Bobby McMann.
- Dennis Hildeby was recalled to back up starter Cayden Primeau as Chris Tanev and Scott Laughton remain on injured reserve and Toronto looks to end a three-game skid.