BREAKING: Two Core Four Maple Leafs Forwards Out For Tonight's Game

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Graham Montgomery
February 13, 2024 (6:42 PM)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs got some bad news tonight as Morgan Rielly was handed a five-game suspension from the league for his cross check on Ridley Greig. However, he won't be the only Leaf missing tonight's game.

Tavares And Marner Both Miss Game Against Blues

NHL insider Chris Johnston reported just moments ago that both John Tavares and Mitch Marner will be out of the lineup tonight due to illness. Of course, Rielly will also not be available as he is serving the first game of his suspension.

Mitch Marner and John Tavares are out of the #leafs lineup with illness tonight, while Morgan Rielly is unavailable due to his suspension.

Depth being tested in a big way.

Toronto Maple Leafs Make Several Roster Moves Ahead Of Game Against St. Louis Blues

The Leafs announced a series of moves on X today as a result of the players being unavailable. Goaltender Martin Jones is also out with an undisclosed minor injury. As a result, the team recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby in addition to forward Alex Steeves from the Marlies in the emergency move.

The @MapleLeafs have recalled G Dennis Hildeby and F Alex Steeves from the @TorontoMarlies on an emergency basis.

D Max Lajoie has been loaned to the Marlies.

F Mitch Marner and F John Tavares will not be available tonight due to illness.

Be sure to tune in tonight to see if the shorthanded Leafs can pull off a win against a healthier Blues lineup.