William Nylander is questionable to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night against the San Jose Sharks after missing the morning skate with an illness, according to NHL.com. The forward’s status for the 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop remains unresolved hours before the game.
Nylander has been one of Toronto’s most productive players this season, posting 12 points on five goals and seven assists through nine games. His potential absence would come at a time when the Maple Leafs are already managing another significant hole in the lineup.
What The Team And Source Said
NHL.com‘s status report listed Nylander as questionable for the Sharks matchup after he sat out Monday’s morning skate because of an illness. No further details on the nature of the illness were included in the report, and no timeline for his return has been given by the team.
The questionable designation means a final call on Nylander’s availability is expected closer to puck drop. Until the Maple Leafs provide an official update, his status for the Sharks game should be treated as unresolved rather than a confirmed scratch.
Lineup Impact If Nylander Sits
Toronto is already without John Tavares, who is week to week with a lower-body injury. If Nylander is also unable to go against San Jose, the Maple Leafs would be missing two established forwards for a single game, though no specific replacement options or line combinations have been announced.
Season Context
Nylander’s production of 12 points in nine games has made him a central figure in Toronto’s forward group early in the season. The Maple Leafs have leaned on him in recent outings, including a five-point performance highlighted in a performance highlighted in Toronto’s win over the Avalanche. His scoring pace this season underscores why any missed time would be notable for Toronto’s offense, even for a single game.
The Maple Leafs have had a mixed stretch of results recently, including a loss detailed in Toronto’s 5-4 defeat to the Utah Mammoth and a narrow win covered in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 victory over the Islanders.
What’s Next
Toronto is set to face San Jose on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Nylander’s final availability expected to be determined before puck drop. The Maple Leafs have not announced a timeline for Tavares’ return from his lower-body injury, and any further update on Nylander’s illness would come from the team closer to or at game time.
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