""It's a maintenance thing," Sweden head coach Sam Hallam said via TSN's Mark Masters. "He's done two full practices with us and felt after yesterday a bit sore so just give him an extra day. We'll see for tomorrow if he's ready to go or it's going to be a pretty late decision.""
""I'm not overly concerned at all. He's been looking really sharp and good on the ice for two days," Hallam said. "Felt that we give him (off) today. I mean, it's short-term, but we're still in the beginning of it and bigger games coming up, so let's keep our priorities and focus there.""
"Filip Forsberg skated in Nylander's place on a line with Adrian Kempe and Joel Eriksson Ek, via Mollie Walker of the New York Post. Pontus Holmberg or Marcus Johansson could potentially slot into Sweden's opening game lineup, if Nylander is unable to play. Nylander is a focal point of Sweden's attack, and was one of the first six players named to this year's roster."
William Nylander missed Sweden's practice for a maintenance day and his availability for the opening game against Italy will be decided late. Nylander returned to the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 31 after aggravating a groin injury on January 15 and has missed 17 games this season. He leads the Maple Leafs with 18 goals and 52 points in 40 games. Coach Sam Hallam said Nylander felt sore after two full practices and was given an extra day to recover. Teammates say Nylander is fine. Filip Forsberg filled Nylander's spot in practice, and Pontus Holmberg or Marcus Johansson could enter the lineup if needed.
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