Overview
- Toronto sits 9-10-3 and last in the Eastern Conference after seven losses in its past eight outings.
- Auston Matthews confirmed he will play in Columbus after missing five games with a lower‑body injury.
- Matthew Knies returns from a three‑game absence, saying he feels fully ready after addressing a lingering lower‑body issue.
- Nicolas Roy has been activated from injured reserve to rejoin the forward group, with Jacob Quillan reassigned to the AHL to clear a roster spot.
- Jake McCabe will play after tests showed no facial fracture; Joseph Woll is projected to start as Anthony Stolarz remains out, and Brandon Carlo has resumed skating without a target return date.