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Maple Leafs Rule Nylander Out vs. Red Wings, List Star Winger Day-to-Day

Toronto turns to rookie Easton Cowan following the winger’s lower-body setback.

Overview

  • Head coach Craig Berube confirmed William Nylander will not play in Detroit and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
  • Nylander left Saturday’s 7-5 win over the Senators in the second period and did not return after opening the scoring on a power play.
  • Easton Cowan re-enters the lineup in Nylander’s absence, with no other changes to Toronto’s skaters announced.
  • Toronto’s power play showed early improvement under new assistant Steve Sullivan, finishing 2-for-3 against Ottawa.
  • A medical expert suggested the play resembled a mild lateral ankle sprain, though the team has provided no diagnosis beyond day-to-day.