Matthews practiced as an extra forward on Monday but will miss a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Matthews has had an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign and is pacing for his lowest offensive output since his rookie season, with 23 points (11G / 22A) in 24 games.
Matt Murray was sent down to the Marlies (AHL), swapping places with Hildeby, who will return to backup duties behind Joseph Woll for the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old Hildeby has a solid 2.42 GAA and .916 SV% in eight games with the Marlies (4-2-2) but has not seen that success transfer to the NHL level, where he has a 3.68 GAA and .875 SV% in three games (2-1-0).
In his first NHL action in nearly two years, the 30-year-old Murray posted a 3.54 GAA and .879 SV% in two games with the Maple Leafs (1-1-0). Before being recalled earlier this month, Murray had been impressive in limited AHL action this season, posting a 1.85 GAA and .931 SV% in eight games (4-1-2). The Maple Leafs recalled Dennis Hildeby from the Marlies (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Ekman-Larsson did not practice on Monday due to an illness. The 33-year-old defenseman has played all 37 games for the Maple Leafs this season, averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and recording 13 points (1G / 12A), 52 hits, and 34 blocks. The Maple Leafs return to action on Tuesday against the New York Islanders.
Tanev missed his first game of the season in the Maple Leafs' previous outing but will return for Friday's game in Detroit. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:36 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), a +11 plus/minus, and 99 blocks in 34 games this season.
Woll has played four of six games since Anthony Stolarz suffered a lower-body injury and will return to the crease on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 26-year-old Woll allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on December 14th. He has a 2.61 GAA and .908 SV% in 15 games this season (9-6-0). The Maple Leafs enter Friday's contest as -145 road favorites.
Tanev missed his first game of the season in the Maple Leafs' previous outing. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:36 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), a +11 plus/minus, and 99 blocks in 34 games this season.
Matthews will miss his third straight game due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old Matthews has had an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign and is pacing for his lowest offensive output since his rookie season, with 23 points (11G / 22A) in 24 games.
Woll has played four of six games since Anthony Stolarz suffered a lower-body injury and will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 26-year-old Woll allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on December 14th. He has a 2.61 GAA and .908 SV% in 15 games this season (9-6-0). The Maple Leafs enter Friday's contest as -145 road favorites.
With Chris Tanev battling a lower-body injury, Myers will re-enter the lineup for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Myers has no goals and one assist in seven games this season.
Tanev was a late scratch for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:36 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), a +11 plus/minus, and 99 blocks in 34 games this season.
Vladislav Kolyachonok will draw back into Utah's lineup on Monday against the Dallas Stars, returning Mermis to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Mermis made his season debut on Sunday, recording a -2 plus/minus rating in 10:47 time-on-ice.
Ryan Reaves will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Holmberg to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Holmberg is averaging 13:04 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 29 games this season.
Pontus Holmberg will draw back into the lineup for the Maple Leafs against the Winnipeg Jets, resulting in Reaves being a healthy scratch. The 37-year-old Reaves is averaging 8:09 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and 75 hits in 24 games this season.
Matthews will be out until after the holiday break, nursing his upper-body injury for a second straight game. The 27-year-old Matthews has had an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign and is pacing for his lowest offensive output since his rookie season, with 23 points (11G / 22A) in 24 games.
The Maple Leafs will roll with Woll between the pipes on Monday afternoon against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Woll has a solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% in 14 games (9-5-0) but has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five (2-3-0), posting a .896 SV%. The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest as slight -107 home favorites against the Jets.
