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Maple Leafs Get Huge Boost from William Nylander as Craig Berube Unveils New Lineup at Practice
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has been dealing with an injury as of late; meanwhile, the Leafs have had other injuries plaguing their lineup.
Today at practice, four of those five players were back. The only one who wasn't on the ice was Steven Lorentz, which makes sense as he was the most recent player to get injured.
Although based on the lines and defensive pairings, it would seem as though Tanev, Nylander, and Jarnkrok are the likeliest players to be active against the Philadelphia Flyers.
William Nylander back with Auston Matthews at practice
As you can see from the forward lines, the Maple Leafs are looking to make a big statement going into this weekend's game.
This is especially true with the first line, as Auston Matthews will be Matthew Knies and William Nylander. Meanwhile, the second line consists of Matias Maccelli, John Tavares, and even Bobby McMann.
The third line remains the same as always, while the fourth line now has Sammy Blais, with Nick Robertson on the outside looking in.
Knies-Matthews-Nylander
Maccelli-Tavares-McMann
Joshua-Roy-Cowan
Blais-Domi-Jarnkrok
Extras rotating: Robertson, Laughton
RIelly-Carlo
Benoit-McCabe
OEL-Tanev
Mermis-Myers
Stolarz
Primeau
Maccelli-Tavares-McMann
Joshua-Roy-Cowan
Blais-Domi-Jarnkrok
Extras rotating: Robertson, Laughton
RIelly-Carlo
Benoit-McCabe
OEL-Tanev
Mermis-Myers
Stolarz
Primeau
Blais had a goal and an assist in his season debut on Wednesday, so it makes sense that the Maple Leafs would give him an opportunity.
Meanwhile, this is yet another demotion for Nick Robertson, who cannot seem to catch a break these days.
Only time will tell whether or not this lineup is able to do anything against a Flyers team that will be hungry for victory.
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OCTOBRE 31 | 246 ANSWERS Maple Leafs Get Huge Boost from William Nylander as Craig Berube Unveils New Lineup at Practice Do you believe William Nylander should be on the Toronto Maple Leafs' first line? | ||
| YES | 186 | 75.6 % |
| NO | 60 | 24.4 % |
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