Overview
- Cowan took morning-skate reps on Toronto’s first power-play unit with Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander and Morgan Rielly.
- He is slated to skate at five-on-five with Tavares and the returning Nylander against the Penguins after Nylander missed three of the past four games with an unspecified injury.
- The rookie recorded his first NHL goal Saturday versus the Flyers and now has one goal and four points in nine games.
- Head coach Craig Berube highlighted Cowan’s puck play and reads with Tavares, while Tavares and Nylander praised his maturity and fit.
- Defenseman Chris Tanev was placed on injured reserve following a weekend injury, and teammates say he has checked in and is doing well.