The upcoming NHL matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks promises to be an exciting event. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, this game will air on CHSN, SNP, SNO, and CBC. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings as they face off in this crucial meeting.
Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
The Maple Leafs have posted a record of 8-8-2. Here’s their projected lineup for the game:
- Matthew Knies — John Tavares — William Nylander
- Nicholas Robertson — Max Domi — Bobby McMann
- Matias Maccelli — Nicolas Roy — Brandon Carlo
- Dakota Joshua — Steven Lorentz — Calle Jarnkrok
On defense, the pairings are:
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Simon Benoit — Jake McCabe
- Dakota Mermis — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
The goalies expected to start are Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby. The team will be without Philippe Myers, Sammy Blais, Easton Cowan, and Troy Stecher due to scratches. Key injuries include Chris Tanev, Scott Laughton, and Auston Matthews.
Blackhawks Projected Lineup
The Blackhawks have a record of 8-5-4. Their projected lineup includes:
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Connor Bedard — Andre Burakovsky
- Teuvo Teravainen — Ryan Greene — Ilya Mikheyev
- Oliver Moore — Ryan Donato — Colton Dach
- Sam Lafferty — Nick Foligno — Sam Lafferty
Defense will include the following pairings:
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
- Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom are the goalkeepers. The team will have Sam Rinzel as a healthy scratch and will miss Frank Nazar and Jason Dickinson due to injuries. Laurent Brossoit is also sidelined with a hip issue.
Status Updates
Recent reports indicate several points of note for both teams:
- The Maple Leafs did not conduct a morning skate on Saturday.
- Joseph Woll may make his season debut after returning to practice this week.
- Troy Stecher was claimed off waivers and joined the team recently.
- Easton Cowan was recalled from the AHL and may play if needed.
For the Blackhawks, Coach Jeff Blashill mentioned that Sam Rinzel will be a healthy scratch aiming for a reset. Jason Dickinson’s absence continues as he serves his seventh straight game out.
As both teams finalize their preparations, the outcome of this matchup could be pivotal in shaping their seasons. The anticipation builds as fans await the faceoff in this thrilling NHL encounter.
