The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers in an exciting NHL matchup. This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NHL Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and CBC. Both teams are looking to secure valuable points as the season progresses.
Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
The Maple Leafs enter the game with a record of 5 wins, 5 losses, and 1 overtime loss. Here are the projected lines:
- Matthew Knies — Auston Matthews — Nicholas Robertson
- Mattias Maccelli — John Tavares — Bobby McMann
- Dakota Joshua — Nicolas Roy — Easton Cowan
- Sammy Blais — Max Domi — Calle Jarnkrok
Defensive Pairings
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Simon Benoit — Jake McCabe
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson — Chris Tanev
Goaltenders
- Anthony Stolarz
- Cayden Primeau
Flyers Projected Lineup
The Flyers boast a record of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss. Here are their projected lines:
- Owen Tippett — Trevor Zegras — Matvei Michkov
- Nikita Grebenkin — Christian Dvorak — Travis Konecny
- Tyson Foerster — Noah Cates — Bobby Brink
- Rodrigo Abols — Jacob Gaucher — Garnet Hathaway
Defensive Pairings
- Cam York — Travis Sanheim
- Nick Seeler — Jamie Drysdale
- Egor Zamula — Noah Juulsen
Goaltenders
- Dan Vladar
- Aleksei Kolosov
Status Updates
The Maple Leafs will be without key forward William Nylander for the third time in four games due to a lower body injury. He sustained the injury after a hit from Jason Zucker of the Buffalo Sabres during a recent match.
Scott Laughton is anticipated to make his season debut soon, while Chris Tanev returns from injured reserve after missing four games. Additionally, the Maple Leafs have reassigned Dakota Mermis to their AHL affiliate.
Injury Reports
The Flyers face several injury concerns including:
- Sean Couturier (upper body) – Game-time decision
- Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps)
- Samuel Ersson (lower body)
Meanwhile, Jacob Gaucher has been recalled from the AHL and may play if Couturier is unavailable.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, fans can anticipate an intense contest filled with strategic gameplay and individual talent.
