Nylander has been dealing with a lower-body injury for the last little while. Since the Maple Leafs’ game against the Buffalo Sabres on October 24th, Nylander has only appeared in one game, missing three. Still, he’s been more than effective when in the lineup, scoring three goals and 15 points in nine games for Toronto this year.
- The Buffalo Sabres had a few missing forwards from today’s practice. According to Heather Engel of the NHL, Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker were absent from this morning’s skate. A follow-up report from Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio indicated that Zucker is dealing with an illness, while Kulich is dealing with some kind of injury. Neither forward is likely to participate in tomorrow’s contest.