Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Canucks Showdown
In an exciting matchup, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Vancouver Canucks. This game will take place at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on CBC, SNO, SNW, and SNP. Both teams are eager to gain momentum as the season progresses.
Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs and Canucks
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Bobby McMann — Auston Matthews — Max Domi
- Matias Maccelli — John Tavares — William Nylander
- Matthew Knies — Nicolas Roy — Nicholas Robertson
- Steven Lorentz — Scott Laughton — Calle Jarnkrok
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Jake McCabe — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Marshall Rifai — Troy Stecher
- Goalies: Joseph Woll, Anthony Stolarz
Vancouver Canucks
- Evander Kane — Elias Pettersson — Conor Garland
- Filip Chytil — David Kampf — Linus Karlsson
- Drew O’Connor — Aatu Raty — Jake DeBrusk
- Liam Ohgren — Teddy Blueger — Jonathan Lekkerimaki
- Marcus Pettersson — Tyler Myers
- Elias Pettersson — Filip Hronek
- P.O. Joseph — Tom Willander
- Goalies: Nikita Tolopilo, Kevin Lankinen
Injury Updates and Notes
William Nylander will make his return after a seven-game absence due to a groin injury. His return will enhance the Maple Leafs’ offensive capabilities. Easton Cowan is expected to come out of the lineup to accommodate Nylander’s return.
Marshall Rifai is poised to make his season debut for the Maple Leafs after being called up from the American Hockey League. He takes the place of Simon Benoit, who is scratched for this match.
The Maple Leafs reassigned forward Jacob Quillan to the AHL, further shaping their lineup for this critical game.
Canucks’ Situation
The Canucks have faced challenges, with a number of players injured. Among them, Brock Boeser is unlikely to return before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. He has missed the past two games due to concussion protocol.
Blueger and Filip Hronek missed practice but are expected to play. The Canucks haven’t officially named a starting goalie, but indications suggest Nikita Tolopilo may start again after his previous performance.
Conclusion
This matchup between the Maple Leafs and Canucks promises to be thrilling as both teams look to improve their standings. Fans will be eager to see how the projected lineups will influence the game outcome.
