"William Nylander skated with the main group on Thursday morning ahead of Toronto's game in Seattle, but remained an extra forward as he worked his way back from a lower-body injury suffered on January 15 against the Vegas Golden Knights. At Friday's practice, he was back on the second line alongside John Tavares and Matias Maccelli. Nylander has missed more games in 2025-26 than any other year of his career outside of 2018-19, when he held out until December 1 due to a contract dispute."
"Marshall Rifai, who was recently activated from the injured reserve, appears to be in line to make his season debut. The 27-year-old defenceman has mostly been a mainstay with the Toronto Marlies, but has looked like he belongs in the limited NHL action he's seen over the past two-and-a-half seasons. He brings some bite to his game and will be a fresh face in a lineup that hasn't been able to put together any success over the past week-and-a-half."
William Nylander returned to on-ice full-team work and was placed on the second line with John Tavares and Matias Maccelli after recovering from a lower-body injury sustained Jan. 15. His absence coincided with a 1-5-1 stretch that severely damaged Toronto's playoff position. Marshall Rifai, recently activated from injured reserve, is expected to make his season debut and adds physicality and fresh depth. Easton Cowan and Simon Benoit are projected scratches as the team adjusts its forward and defensive groupings. The Maple Leafs have three pre-Olympic games remaining, including a Western Canada road trip.
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