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Nylander Ill, Domi Scratched: Maple Leafs Face Penguins Tonight
29 Nov
Summary
- William Nylander is ill and questionable for tonight's game.
- Max Domi was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career.
- Toronto recently lost 5-2 to the Washington Capitals.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Penguins this evening. This matchup follows a recent 5-2 defeat suffered at the hands of the Washington Capitals. The Maple Leafs are contending with significant player absences, notably the illness of star forward William Nylander, whose availability for tonight's game remains uncertain.
Further compounding Toronto's lineup concerns, Max Domi was notably a healthy scratch for the first time in his tenure with the team. Head coach Craig Berube indicated that Domi's status for the game against the Penguins is not guaranteed, suggesting a potential continuation of his benching.
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the game holding a 12-6-5 record and are fourth in the Metropolitan Division. They have achieved victory in three of their last five contests, positioning them as a competitive opponent for the Maple Leafs, who are looking to regroup despite their recent setbacks and player availability issues.
