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Two Maple Leafs players are being forced out of the lineup for tonight's game against the Lightning

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Daniel Lucente
November 30, 2024  (2:41 PM)
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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube speaking to the media
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Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are back in the lineup tonight, which means two other players will unfortunately be forced to sit out.

Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies will be returning to the lineup, with Matthews out for the last nine games and Knies the last two.

To make room, Alex Nylander and Nick Robertson have been scratched off Saturday's game, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

Goaltender Joseph Woll is expected to start, as Anthony Stolarz participated in the optional skate, signaling Woll's likely return to the crease.

Woll has been impressive this season, winning his last four starts and boasting a 5-2-0 record, a 2.00 GAA, and a.922 SV%. He continues to solidify his role as Toronto's go-to netminder.

The Maple Leafs are itching for a bounce-back after the loss to Florida, and getting Matthews and Knies back is huge.

Matthews got off to a slow start this season before landing on IR with just five goals in 13 games. After seeing a specialist in Germany, he's ready to get back to being dominant.

Meanwhile, Knies was emerging as a key piece for the Leafs, playing above expectation and showing glimpses of being the power forward Toronto has been looking for.

With only one goal and zero assists this season, Robertson hasn't made a dent and is slowly falling out of favor.

Insiders say his future with the Leafs is uncertain unless he can find a role. Nylander was called up on an emergency basis and became a feel-good story playing with his brother William but did not record a point in two games.

Toronto is facing Tampa Bay on Saturday looking to get its mojo back and make another drive at first place in the Atlantic. With Matthews and Knies back, the Leafs aim to make a statement.

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