Maple Leafs lineup vs. the Canucks: William Nylander's return reshuffles the lines
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is back for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, and this has led to some big changes to the team's forward lines.
William Nylander has had to miss the last six games with an injury, and there have been all sorts of concerns about when he would return.
Yesterday, the Leafs sent down Jacob Quillan, which suggested that the Leafs were about to get Nylander back in the lineup.
Tonight, the Leafs play the Vancouver Canucks, and with a playoff spot on the line, there is a sense that Nylander could change this team for the better.
Toronto Maple Leafs lines against the Vancouver Canucks
At morning skate, it was revealed that William Nylander was on the ice and taking part, which was an indication that he would be playing.
The forward lines confirmed this, as Nylander took his spot on the second line with William Nylander and Matias Maccelli. Meanwhile, Auston Matthews was back with Matthew Knies and Max Domi.
The third line of Easton Cowan, Nicolas Roy, and Nick Robertson is staying the same. As for the fourth line, it consists of Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Steven Lorentz.
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The odd man out tonight is going to be Calle Jarnkrok. He has played the vast majority of games as of late, but not on Saturday.
It also appears as though the Leafs are getting Jake McCabe back, which is going to be absolutely massive for this roster.
Clearly, the Leafs have a lot going for them right now, and against the Canucks, they have a huge opportunity in front of them.
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