Overview
- Toronto said Chris Tanev (lower body) and Dakota Joshua (upper body) will miss Tuesday’s game, Auston Matthews is a game-time decision, and William Nylander remains day-to-day and was ruled out.
- Elliotte Friedman reports Tanev will be out “for some time” with a new issue, and that both Tanev and Joshua are expected to be placed on injured reserve to clear space for recalls.
- Coach Craig Berube said Joshua’s injury is kidney-related and that he remained in Detroit for evaluation, with separate reporting describing internal bleeding and observation.
- The Leafs recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan; Berube praised Quillan’s energy and speed, and Joseph Woll was projected to start in goal.
- New Jersey arrives focused on jump-starting its offense after a low-scoring run, having taken the first meeting 4-3 in overtime on Oct. 21 at Scotiabank Arena.