"We are not sure of the cause of the injury, and whether it is upper or lower-body, which could be a good or bad thing. Berube mentioned that he doesn't believe that the injury is a reason for concern, but the Leafs won't know until the testing is completed. McCabe suffered an upper-body injury back on November 22nd, but did not miss anytime."
"Philippe Myers will likely re-enter the Maple Leafs lineup if McCabe is forced to miss anytime. Simon Benoit will likely move up to the second pair with Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Rielly will stay with Troy Stecher, while Myers will play alongside Matt Benning who made his Leafs debut on Saturday night. The Maple Leafs are still without William Nylander and Brandon Carlo, who will both look to make a return to the Leafs lineup soon."
Jake McCabe exited the game in the third period and did not return following a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. Head coach Craig Berube said McCabe will undergo testing and did not confirm the injury's severity. McCabe has been the Maple Leafs' most reliable defenseman, averaging just over 21 minutes per game with three goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 41 games and a +26 rating. The injury’s location is unclear; McCabe had an upper-body issue on November 22 that did not cost time. The team has a three-day break before facing the Florida Panthers. Potential lineup adjustments include Philippe Myers returning, Simon Benoit moving up the pairings, and Matt Benning remaining in the lineup. William Nylander and Brandon Carlo remain out, with Carlo’s return noted as potentially vital until McCabe is available.
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