Achi news desk-
Maple Leafs winger William Nylander appears on track to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time this spring.
The 27-year-old was a full partner in practice today after missing the first three games of Toronto’s opening-round series against the Boston Bruins with an undisclosed injury.
Nylander wouldn’t say what kept him out of the original Game Six, but added he’s “feeling great” heading into tomorrow’s Game 4 with the Leafs trailing 2-1.
The Swede’s arrival in the series will be a welcome boost to Toronto’s offense, which has scored six goals in nine periods and is just 1-for-11 on the power play.
Toronto center Auston Matthews sat out the session on the ice today for what the team called a maintenance day.
Lips deputy Ilya Liubushkin was also absent following the birth of his daughter in California. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said he expects the Russian to be available for Game 4.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on April 26, 2024.
