GDT: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks | 7pm SNO, CBC, SN1, NHLN

[Mitch nylander]

Lineups

Andreas Johnsson - Auston Matthews - Mitch Marner
Zach Hyman - John Tavares - William Nylander
Pierre Engvall - Alex Kerfoot - Kasperi Kapanen
Adam Brooks - Jason Spezza

Travis Dermott - Justin Holl
Martin Marincin - Tyson Barrie
Rasmus Sandin - Cody Ceci
Timothy Liljegren

Andersen Starts

Dominik Kubalik - Jonathan Toews - Drake Caggiula
Alex Nylander - Ryan Carpenter - Patrick Kane
Alex Debrincat - David Kampf - Kirby Dach
Dylan Sikura - Zach Smith - Matthew Highmore

Duncan Keith - Adam Boqvist
Erik Gustafsson - Connor Murphy
Olli Matta - Slater Koekkoek

Cory Crawford Starts
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Injuries​

Toronto Maple Leafs
Morgan Rielly - 2 months - broken foot
Jake Muzzin - 3-6 weeks - Broken foot
Ilya Mikheyev - 3 months - wrist laceration
Trevor Moore - day to day (ahl conditioning stint) - Concussion
David Clarkson - Indefinitely - Back
Nathan Hornton - Indefinitely -Back

Chicago Blackhawks
Brandon Saad - Week to Week - Ankle
Dylan Strome - Week to Week - Ankle
Andrew Shaw - Week to Week - Concussions
Calvin De Haan - Indefinite - Shoulder
Brent Seabrook - Indefinite - Shoulder, Hips

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Keys To The Game​

Toronto
1. Auston Matthews Bounce Back Game

After not scoring on 10 shots vs Calgary on thursday, you can expect Matthews to be craving the net for a goal. Auston has 15 goals in his last 14. He has been absolutely dominant and is a top rocket contender.

2. Andreas Johnsson

Hasn't been particularly good this season. Tonight he gets a greater opportunity with the red hot Matthews line. Hopefully he steps it up.

3. Leafs Defence

With Morgan Rielly and Jake Muzzin out, it'll be an interesting test against an offensive team with the likes of Kane, Toews and Debrincat.

4. Rasmus Sandin Emergence

Love this kid, has been excellent so far, so poised and intelligent. Hoping for more out of this young star.

Chicago
1. Patrick Kane looking for point 1000

Always a dangerous players, and has been great this season. 60 points in 48 games, with second place only having 39 points. We will have to limit his chances. He will be trying to get his 1000th point.

2. Blackhawks are hot
7-3-0 in their last 10, and on a 3 game winning street. They should come out strong again, we need to be on top of our game. They are just out of the playoffs and they will be looking to get in.

3. Shots against per game
The hawks lead the league in shots against per game. They give up a lot of openings, and we will need to take advantage of that.
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Keefe Press Conference.


Overall, should be a fun all out offensive game.

Go LEAFS Go

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[stickty111]

Nice GDT. There might be changes to the lineup per Keefe. Rumor is Dermott and Engvall might be coming out.

 

[Burnie97]

Get the W

Go Leafs Go

 

[Mitch nylander]

Nice GDT. There might be changes to the lineup per Keefe. Rumor is Dermott and Engvall might be coming out.

Thank you,

If that's the case I'll have some edits to do.

 

[ACC1224]

Go in to the break with a dominant win.
If Andersen plays decent, this should be a pretty easy win.

 

[SprDaVE]

Nice GDT. There might be changes to the lineup per Keefe. Rumor is Dermott and Engvall might be coming out.

I suspect Engvall might be day to day if he's coming out.

 

[bax]

Nice GDT. There might be changes to the lineup per Keefe. Rumor is Dermott and Engvall might be coming out.

Any word on how come?

 

[stickty111]

Any word on how come?

Keefe said specific guys are dealing with things. He didn't mention names, but the rumor is he is talking about Dermott and Engvall. The lineup will be a game time decision.

 

[kk87]

Injuries​

Toronto Maple Leafs
Morgan Rielly - 2 months - broken foot
Jake Muzzin - 3-6 weeks - Broken foot
Ilya Mikheyev - 3 months - wrist laceration
Trevor Moore - day to day (ahl conditioning stint) - Concussion
David Clarkson - Indefinitely - Back
Nathan Hornton - Indefinitely -Back

Don't like our chances with all the injuries we're dealing with currently, especially these last two. Two guys who bring a much-needed dynamic to our forward core. Can't wait until they're back

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Go LEAFS Go

Awesome GDT.

 

[Chief keefe]

Don't like our chances with all the injuries we're dealing with currently, especially these last two. Two guys who bring a much-needed dynamic to our forward core. Can't wait until they're back

I miss Wendal Clarkson

 

[Chief keefe]

Where is Lilly? is he not supposed to play tonight?

 

[stickty111]

Where is Lilly? is he not supposed to play tonight?

He might. Don't know yet.

 

[A4T1L6]

Leafs game then UFC let’s go

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Where is Lilly? is he not supposed to play tonight?

Lineups are not confirmed yet. I think he'll play but we'll see

 

[OVO16]

Don't like our chances with all the injuries we're dealing with currently, especially these last two. Two guys who bring a much-needed dynamic to our forward core. Can't wait until they're back

A prime Clarkson and Nathan Horton is exactly what this forward group needs too

We wouldnt have any problems with toughness

 

[Macallan18]

Patrick Kane is just an amazing player. If his career ended now with an injury he would be a first ballot hall of famer.
Go leafs Go! Win this game and maybe we will have Muzzin back after the break.

 

[Suntouchable13]

A prime Clarkson and Nathan Horton is exactly what this forward group needs too

We wouldnt have any problems with toughness

A prime Clarkson lasted, what, like one year?

 

[Macallan18]

A prime Clarkson lasted, what, like one year?

Play like that is hard on the body.

 

[Menzinger]

A prime Clarkson lasted, what, like one year?

1.5 seasons and all beacuse the Devils didn't have anyone better to use on that pp unit

 

[Warden of the North]

Need a win going into the break. Dnnt need a sour taste in my mouth with 10 days off

 

[GrizzGreen]

Don't like our chances with all the injuries we're dealing with currently, especially these last two. Two guys who bring a much-needed dynamic to our forward core. Can't wait until they're back

Thank God Clarky is coming back to add some much needed grit for the playoff push

 

[GrizzGreen]

Leafs game then UFC let’s go

Cowboy beat down

 

[Mickey Marner]

Gotta' figure Kane gets 1000 tonight, fresh off his jersey retirement.

 

[Maple Leaf]

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