Maple Leafs’ William Nylander out towards Capitals resulting from sickness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If the Toronto Maple Leafs are to proceed their successful methods on this street journey, they’ll should do it with out their main scorer and time beyond regulation hero.
William Nylander will miss Friday’s recreation towards the Washington Capitals resulting from sickness, head coach Craig Berube introduced a pair hours earlier than puck drop.
Nylander, who tops all Leafs with 31 factors in 20 video games, additionally missed Friday’s follow however was seen in good spirits round his teammates at Capital One Enviornment.
Berube mentioned Friday’s absence from follow was resulting from “upkeep,” not sickness, and that he anticipated Nylander to play.
“It occurred, I suppose, final evening. I used to be sleeping. However he awoke, and (was sick) all day immediately. So, he’s not accessible to play,” Berube mentioned.
“Willy, he desires to play. There’s little doubt about it. So, if it may possibly get by way of him right here fast sufficient and see how he’s tomorrow. Hopefully, he’ll be accessible tomorrow.”
The Maple Leafs will fly to Pittsburgh post-game to play the Penguins on Saturday.
Nylander’s absence will drive Berube to desert his deliberate five-forward power-play and place Morgan Rielly up prime on a extra conventional prime unit.
Dakota Joshua, who was wholesome scratched for Wednesday’s 2-1 win in Columbus, returns to the Leafs’ lineup.
Joseph Woll will make a sixth consecutive begin in objective for the Maple Leafs.
