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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ injury problems just keep piling up, and there is still no relief in sight. Toronto is already without William Nylander, Chris Tanev, Dakota Joshua, Anthony Stolarz, and Brandon Carlo, leaving the team badly short-handed as they struggle to be consistent this season.
Auston Matthews scored his 421st career goal to become the Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading goal scorer, surpassing Mats Sundin and etching his name at the top of one of hockey's most storied franchises.
Just when the Toronto Maple Leafs looked like they were down and out with key injuries, the team has rallied and has put together a string of impressive performances coming out of the Christmas break.
Holinka scored twice and added two assists in WHL Edmonton's 5-3 win over Seattle on Sunday.
Also sidelined for the game was the team’s leading scorer, William Nylander. Unlike Matthews, Nylander didn’t skate on Wednesday. He didn’t skate on Tuesday either and looks to be in jeopardy of missing a third straight game.
Benning, along with a couple of draft picks, was acquired by Toronto from the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 31, 2024, in exchange for Timothy Liljegren. The veteran defenseman, who has over 450 NHL games under his belt, has been with the Marlies ever since.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev could miss the remainder of the regular season, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports. Tanev will meet with a surgeon in the coming weeks and if he undergoes surgery,