"The Maple Leafs are facing an uphill battle tonight as they face the Washington Capitals without superstar William Nylander. Nylander has been the Leafs' most productive forward to start the 2025-26 campaign with 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points. The Maple Leafs are trying to build momentum after a win against the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night. Max Domi will also be a healthy scratch in tonight's contest. Matias Macceli and Dakota Joshua will slot back into the lineup after being healthy scratches."
"The Maple Leafs will need depth forwards to step up and replace his offence. Players to watch for are Easton Cowan, coming off a tremendous game against the Jackets, where he scored the game-tying goal late in the third. Nicholas Robertson will fill the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies in Domi's place. Robertson got off to a hot start to the 2025-26 campaign, but has slowly dropped his production."
William Nylander is out for tonight's game, removing the Leafs' leading offensive threat (11 goals, 20 assists, 31 points). Max Domi is a healthy scratch while Matias Macceli and Dakota Joshua return to the lineup. Lineup adjustments place Nicholas Robertson on the top line with Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, and Bobby McMann skating with John Tavares and Easton Cowan. The Leafs need depth forwards to replace Nylander's offense and must regain the strong defensive play from last season to contain Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and Tom Wilson. Joseph Woll starts the first half of a back-to-back. The Capitals have won four of five and present a difficult test.
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