Wild Face Canadiens as Hughes Extends 8-Game Point Streak
William Nylander will return to the ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs after recovering from a groin injury. He is set to play in his second game since the injury during the upcoming matchup against the Calgary Flames. This game will take place at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 10 p.m. ET.
Nylander’s Injury Recovery
Nylander missed seven games due to the injury he sustained on January 15 during a thrilling 6-5 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He recently made a strong comeback, scoring the decisive shootout goal in a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Current Statistics
- Games Played: 38
- Points: 48
- Goals: 17
- Assists: 31
Team Standings
As of now, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the eighth position in the Atlantic Division. They are currently eight points behind the Buffalo Sabres, who occupy the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Upcoming NHL Schedule
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers | 7 p.m. | SCRIPPS, MSG-B |
| Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 p.m. | SN-PIT, TSN5, TVAS |
| New York Islanders at Washington Capitals | 7 p.m. | MNMT, MSGSN |
| Montreal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild | 7:30 p.m. | FDSNWI, FDSNNO, Prime, RDS |
| St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators | 8 p.m. | FDSNMW, FDSNSO |
| San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks | 8:30 p.m. | CHSN, NBCSCA |
| Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars | 8:30 p.m. | FOX4, Victory+, TSN3 |
| Detroit Red Wings at Colorado Avalanche | 9 p.m. | FDSNDET, KTVD, ALT |
| Vancouver Canucks at Utah Mammoth | 9:30 p.m. | Utah16, SNP |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames | 10 p.m. | TVAS, SNW, TSN4 |
As he prepares to face the Flames, Nylander is also projected to represent Sweden in the upcoming Olympics, marking a significant milestone in his career.
