The Bruins could be facing off against one of the Maple Leafs top players shortly.
The Bruins could be facing off against one of the Maple Leafs top players shortly.
For the entirety of the playoffs, Toronto Maple Leafs superstar William Nylander has been out of the lineup. The Boston Bruins have taken advantage of his absence, as they sport a 2-1 series lead over their Original Six rival.
Nylander, 27, has reportedly been dealing with a severe migraine that has forced him to be sidelined. However, it appears that a return for Game 4 could be in the cards.
Nylander was a full participant in the Maple Leafs' team practice on Friday, skating on the third line with Pontus Holmberg and Calle Jarnkrok. That is certainly a step in the right direction for the Maple Leafs' elite forward, but it is also concerning for a Bruins team looking to build on their series lead on Saturday.
With Nylander's injury being a bit of a mystery, he is a wild card heading into Game 4. However, after skating for multiple days and now officially being a full participant at practice, it seems quite possible that the Bruins could see him on the ice for Game 4.
In 82 games this season with the Maple Leafs, Nylander had 40 goals to go along with 98 points.
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