William Nylander Placed on Injured Reserve by Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (lower body) has been officially placed on injured reserve, a move retroactive to December 27. He has already missed four games, and his return timeline remains uncertain. In a corresponding move, Marshall Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto. Nylander leads the team with 41 points and has scored 14 goals in 33 games this season.