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    David Alter
    David Alter
    Nov 3, 2022, 18:36

    A detailed list of every line combination the Toronto Maple Leafs have used for every game during the 2022-23 NHL season.

    A detailed list of every line combination the Toronto Maple Leafs have used for every game during the 2022-23 NHL season.

    There have been a lot of changes to the Maple Leafs lineup. I've created this page to help you keep track of everything and this will be updated following every game.

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    Oct. 12 - Through the first three games of the season, a lack of salary cap space and roster limitations forced the Leafs to roll with the same 12 forwards. 

    Oct. 15 - An injury to goaltender Matt Murray (adductor) ahead of his scheduled start gave the Maple Leafs some salary cap space and roster flexibility to add players.

    Oct. 17 - Nick Robertson and Wayne Simmonds are forwards called up from the Toronto Marlies but the lineup remains the same.

    Oct. 20 - Nick Robertson replaced Denis Malgin on the second line.

    Oct. 22 - In search of some added toughness to the lineup, Kyle Clifford (called up earlier in the day) and Wayne Simmonds make their debut on the fourth line. Zach Aston-Reese is moved to the play wing on the third line, while Pierre Engvall and Nicholas Aube-Kubel are healthy scratches for the first time this season.

    Oct. 24 - Pierre Engvall returns to the third line and Zach Aston-Reese is scratched for the first time this season.

    Oct. 27 - In search of giving the first line a boost offensively, Alex Kerfoot is moved to the first line to skate with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Michael Bunting is moved down to a newly-created third line that sees Calle Jarnkrok move from right wing to center and Denis Malgin, who returns from a three-game stint as a healthy scratch. Wayne Simmonds (scratch) and Kyle Clifford (shoulder) are out of the lineup. 

    Oct. 29 - Michael Bunting returns to his spot on the first line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Alex Kerfoot is moved down to skate on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander. Nick Robertson makes his debut on a third line with Calle Jarnkrok and Wayne Simmonds, who returns after he was scratched in the previous game. Nicholas Aube-Kubel returns on the fourth line with Pierre Engvall and David Kampf. Zach Aston-Reese and Denis Malgin are scratched.

    Oct. 30 - The Maple Leafs put lines two through four through a blender, Calle Jarnkrok playing center lasts two games as he moves up to the second line to skate with Alex Kerfoot and John Tavares. William Nylander becomes the third-line center on a line with Nick Robertson and Denis Malgin. Zach Aston-Reese returns on the fourth line to replace Nicholas Aube-Kubel.

    Nov. 2 - The William Nylander third-line center experience lasts just one game as he returns to play wing on the second line. Pontus Holmberg is called up and makes his NHL debut to center the third line with fellow Swedes Pierre Engvall and Calle Jarnkrok. Dennis Malgin moves down to the fourth line and Nick Robertson is scratched.

    Nov. 5 - Wayne Simmonds comes into the lineup to add some toughness against the big bad Boston Bruins. Simmonds lines up as the left winger for the first time this season. Pontus Holmberg comes out. Pierre Engvall becomes the fifth player to line up as the third-line center this season.

    Nov. 6 - Nick Robertson replaces Wayne Simmonds as the third-line left-winger.

    Nov. 8 - After having success with new lines during the second period of the team's 3-1 win in Carolina, Sheldon Keefe keeps them intact. The lone exception sees Auston Matthews paired back with Mitch Marner and William Nylander back with John Tavares. Alex Kerfoot moves back up to the first line. Nick Robertson moves back to the second line. Michael Bunting drops down to the third line.

    Nov. 12 - Toronto's core four forwards are switched up. Auston Matthews skates with William Nylander and John Tavares skates with Mitch Marner. This was done on Nov. 6 mid-game against the Carolina Hurricanes but it didn't stick until now. Nick Robertson moves to the third line.

    Nov. 15 - Pontus Holmberg returns to center the third line. Pierre Engvall moves from center to left wing. Nick Robertson is scratched to make room for Holmberg.

    Nov. 23 - After four consecutive games of rolling with the same lines, the Maple Leafs find a spot for Nick Robertson in the lineup on the second line with John Tavares and Mitch Marner. Alex Kerfoot moves down to the third line to skate with Pontus Holmberg and Calle Jarnkrok. Pierre Engvall moves down to the fourth line and replaced Denis Malgin who is a healthy scratch.

    Nov. 25 - Looking to add some toughness, Wayne Simmonds is inserted into the lineup against the Wild. Nick Robertson is a healthy scratch again. Calle Jarnkrok gets promoted to the second line to skate with Mitch Marner for the first time this season.

    Nov. 26 - Denis Malgin draws back in for Wayne Simmonds. Malgin takes the fourth-line spot while Pierre Engvall moves back up to the third line. 

    Nov. 30 - Nick Robertson returns to the lineup and replaces Denis Malgin on the fourth line.

    Dec. 3 - Calle Jarnkrok is out of the lineup as the forward is sidelined for a minimum of two weeks with a groin injury. Nick Robertson moves up into a top-six role. David Kampf and Pontus Holmberg switch center roles in the bottom six and Wayne Simmonds enters the lineup.

    Dec. 6 - With an open roster spot available after Jarkrok's injury, Semyon Der-Arguchintsev is called up and makes his NHL debut in Dallas. Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Dec. 8 - Semyon Der-Arguchintsev is sent down to the Marlies after making his NHL debut. Denis Malgin returns to the lineup in his place following a three-game stint as a healthy scratch.

    Dec. 10 - An injury long-term shoulder injury to Nick Robertson sees Denis Malgin move up from the fourth line to the second line. He plays on his off wing for the first time this season. Joey Anderson is called up and makes his season debut after Pierre Engvall was suspended for one game. Wayne Simmonds re-enters the lineup on the fourth line.

    Dec. 13 - Pierre Engvall returns from a one-game suspension and returns on the third line. Joey Anderson moves down to the fourth line and Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Dec. 20 - Calle Jarnkrok returns after missing the last seven games with a groin injury and takes over the second-line role he occupied before his absence. He replaces Denis Malgin, who is traded one day prior to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Dryden Hunt.

    Dec. 29 - Dryden Hunt makes his Leafs debut and replaces Joey Anderson on the fourth line.

    Jan. 8 - On the tail end of back-to-back games, Wayne Simmonds slots back in for Dryden Hunt on the fourth line.

    Jan. 11 - With Auston Matthews out with an undisclosed injury, Bobby McMann is called up and makes his debut on the third line. William Nylander moves to centre on a line with Michael Bunting and Pierre Engvall.

    Jan. 12 - The Maple Leafs end the Nylander experiment at center and move him to the wing as Alex Kerfoot moves up. Bobby McMann plays on the left side of the third line with Pierre Engvall. Wayne Simmonds comes in for Dryden Hunt. Auston Matthews misses his second-consecutive game with an undisclosed injury.

    Jan. 14 - Auston Matthews returns after missing the last two games with an undisclosed injury. Pontus Holmberg and Bobby McMann are ill and Dryden Hunt comes in while Wayne Simmonds stays in the lineup for a new-look bottom-six forward group.

    Jan. 17 - Bobby McMann returns to the lineup after missing one game with the flu. He returns to the third line as Zach Aston-Reese goes back to the third line. Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Jan. 21 - Wayne Simmonds enters the lineup on the fourth line. Dryden Hunt is scratched.

    Jan. 23 - Pontus Holmberg returns to the lineup and claims the fourth-line center spot. Alex Kerfoot moves up to the third-line winger role. Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Jan. 25 - Toronto's core four forwards are reunited as they start with the lines they had to begin the season. It's the first time they start a game with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner together since Nov. 12. Joey Anderson is called up and returns to the lineup after a six-game stretch in December. Zach Aston-Reese is scratched for the first time since Oct. 29.

    Jan. 27 - It is revealed earlier in the day that Auston Matthews is out for a minimum of three weeks with a knee sprain. John Tavares moves up to 1C, and Pontus Holmberg gets his first game as the team's second-line center. Zach Aston-Reese comes back into the lineup on the fourth line to skate with Alex Kerfoot and Joey Anderson.

    Jan. 29 - Alex Kerfoot swaps center duties with Pontus Holmberg. Wayne Simmonds comes in for Bobb McMann as the bottom six get moved around.

    Feb. 10 - Alex Steeves is called up from the Toronto Maple Leafs and makes his season debut on the fourth line. Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Feb. 15 - Auston Matthews returns to the lineup and the change affects all four forward lines. Matthews reclaims his top spot with Michael Bunting and William Nylander on the wing. John Tavares moves down to the second line along with Mitch Marner. Alex Kerfoot moves over from the center to the wing. Calle Jarnkrok moves down to the third line. Joey Anderson moves down to the fourth line. Alex Steeves comes out, he was assigned to the Toronto Marlies earlier in the day.

    Feb. 18 - One day after the Maple Leafs acquire Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues, the lines are changed up. O'Reilly debuts as the second-line center while John Tavares moves over to the left wing. Alex Kerfoot is bumped off the second line and moves to the fourth line to skate with Acciari in the middle. Pontus Holmberg is sent down to the Marlies to make room for the newcomers. Joey Anderson is scratched.

    Mar. 1 - In an effort to free up some salary cap room, Pierre Engvall is traded for a third-round pick in 2023. Alex Kerfoot moves up to take his spot on the third line. Sam Lafferty, acquired in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 27, makes his team debut on the fourth line.

    Mar. 2 - Following a difficult game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Maple Leafs move Ryan O'Reilly down to the third-line center spot in an effort to spread out the offense. Zach Aston-Reese is scratched as the Leafs go with 11 forwards for the first time this season.

    Mar. 4 - Leafs go with a slight adjustment on left wing. Alex Kerfoot moves up to skate with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Michael Bunting moves down to skate with Ryan O'Reilly and Sam Lafferty.

    Mar. 7 - Ryan O'Reilly (broken finger) and John Tavares (precautionary, fatigue) are out of the lineup, which forces Sam Lafferty to play on the second line as the center. William Nylander and Calle Jarnkrok flip wings. Pontus Holmberg and Alex Steeves are called up. Zach Aston-Reese returns after being the odd man out during Toronto's deployment of seven defensemen.

    Mar. 11 - John Tavares returns to the lineup as Toronto goes back to 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Tavares and Michael Bunting have rotating wingers to start the game. Pontus Holmberg comes out of the lineup (sent down to the Marlies) and Alex Steeves is also scratched.

    Mar. 15 - Calle Jarnkrok moves up to the top line for the first time this season. Alex Kerfoot moves down to skate with Sam Lafferty and a rotation of other forwards.

    Mar. 18 - Bobby McMann is called up and enters the lineup. Wayne Simmonds plays his first game since Feb 1.

    Mar. 21 - Noel Acciari returns to the lineup after missing one game for precautionary reasons. Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Mar. 23 - Bobby McMann re-injures his knee in a game against the New York Islanders. Toronto dresses 11 forwards and reunites William Nylander back with John Tavares. Mitch Marner rejoins Auston Matthews on the top line.

    Mar. 26 - Wayne Simmonds enters the lineup as the Leafs return to dressing 12 forwards. Alex Kerfoot and Michael Bunting swap lines on the wing.

    Mar. 29 - An injury to Noel Acciari forces the Leafs to go back to 11 forwards and seven defensemen. 

    Apr. 1 - An illness keeps Wayne Simmonds out of the lineup. Radim Zohorna is called up and makes Leafs debut.

    Apr. 2 - Nick Abruzzese makes his season debut as Mitch Marner is dealing with bumps and burises. Wayne Simmonds returns after missing the last game due to illness. Toronto returns to dressing 12 forwards.

    Apr. 4 - Mitch Marner and Noel Acciari returns to the lineup. Leafs try a new line with three core forwards together (Marner, John Tavares and William Nylander). Radim Zohorna is sent down to the Marlies and Wayne Simmonds is scratched.

    Apr. 6 - Ryan O'Reilly returns to the lineup and skates on the third line with Noel Acciari and Alex Kerfoot. Nick Abruzzese is sent to the Toronto Marlies.

    Apr 9 - Calle Jarnkrok is out of the lineup due to an undisclosed injury. Ryan O'Reilly moves to the second line and John Tavares moves over to the wing. Wayne Simmonds draws back in. 

    Apr. 10 - Matthew Knies makes his debut. He draws in for Sam Lafferty who is out with an undisclosed injury. Wayne Simmonds is sent to the Toronto Marlies.

    Apr. 11 - The Maple Leafs elect to rest Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Calle Jarnkrok returns from injury. With Toronto short on bodies, Conor Timmins moves from defense to forward.

    Apr. 12 - Leafs return to dressing 12 forwards, but one of them is Conor Timmins. The D-man dresses as a forward for the second game in a row. John Tavares and Sam Lafferty are scratched for personal reasons. Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner return.

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    Oct. 12-13 - Defense pairs are static with goaltenders Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov splitting starts.

    Oct. 15 - An injury to Matt Murray (adductor) during the warmup of his scheduled start lands the goaltender on long-term injured reserve. Erik Kallgren is called up to back up Ilya Samsonov.

    Oct. 17 - Erik Kallgren makes his season debut in goal.

    Oct. 20 - An injury to Jake Muzzin (neck) forces a change in the defense pairs, Rasmus Sandin is moved up to skate with Justin Holl. Victor Mete comes into the lineup.

    Oct. 27 - Erik Kallgren starts. Ilya Samsonov is a little bit under the weather, which Sheldon Keefe said was some of the reasons behind the decision.

    Oct. 29 - Filip Kral makes his NHL debut replacing Mete in the lineup. Ilya Samsonov starts.

    Oct. 30 - Looking for some stability in Justin Holl's game, Sheldon Keefe moves TJ Brodie from the right side to the left and pairs with Holl. Morgan Rielly plays on the right side of Rasmus Sandin, a position he hasn't skated in since 2019.  Erik Kallgren starts.

    Nov. 2 - Victor Mete returns to the right side, ending the Morgan Rielly right-side experiment. They play as a pair together. Ilya Samsonov starts.

    Nov. 5 - Timothy Liljegren makes his season debut after hernia surgery in the offseason. He skates with Morgan Rielly.

    Nov. 6 - Keith Petruzzelli is called up after signing a two-year, entry-level contract to serve as a backup to Erik Kallgren. Ilya Samsonov injured his knee one day earlier. 

    Nov. 12 - TJ Brodie is unable to play and Jordie Benn makes his Leafs debut. After starting the game alongside Rasmus Sandin, he later moves up to skate with Morgan Rielly. Sandin returns to the left side to skate with Timothy Liljegren.

    Nov. 15 - With Brodie out for a minimum of two weeks, the defense stays the same. Matt Murray returns to the lineup after missing the last month with an adductor injury. He starts in Pittsburgh for the very first time since parting ways with the club in 2020. Kallgren backs up Murray while Keith Petruzzelli is sent to the Toronto Marlies.

    Nov. 21 - Erik Kallgren gets the start as the Maple Leafs elect to rest Matt Murray. The lineup is the same as far as skaters go.

    Nov. 23 - An injury to Morgan Rielly (knee) shakes the Leafs D-pairs even further. Mark Giordano and Justin Holl both move up to play first-pair minutes. Timothy Liljegren and Rasmus Sandin move up from the third pair to the second pair. Jordie Benn moves off the first pair to the third pair to skate with Mac Hollowell, who plays in his first NHL game. Matt Murray is back in the net after resting in the last game.

    Nov. 25 - An injury to Jordie Benn prompts another change to the defense pairs. Victor Mete is slotted in to play his first game with the Leafs in nearly a month.

    Nov. 26 - Erik Kallgren starts in goal as Matt Murray gets a break on the stretch of back-to-back games for Toronto.

    Nov. 28 - Matt Murray returns in goal against the Detroit Red Wings with Erik Kallgren backing him up. 

    Nov 30 - Ilya Samsonov returns from injury after missing over three weeks with a knee injury. Matt Murray backs him up.

    Dec. 3 - Matt Murray is back in goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning after a one-game rest in a backup role. Ilya Samsonov backs Murray up.

    Dec. 6 - Conor Timmins makes his long-awaited debut after he was acquired in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes on Nov. 23. Mac Hollowell is scratched.

    Dec. 8 - TJ Brodie returns from a 12-game absence with an oblique injury and comes into the lineup for Victor Mete, who sustained a lower-body injury in Dallas. Ilya Samsonov gets the nod in goal. 

    Dec. 10 - Matt Murray gets the nod in goal over Ilya Samsonov.

    Dec. 13 - Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Dec. 15 - Matt Murray starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Dec. 17 - Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Dec. 20 - Matt Murray starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Dec. 22 - An injury to Rasmus Sandin (neck) opens the door for Jordie Benn to return for the first time in nearly a month. Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Dec. 29 - Morgan Rielly returns for the first time in over five weeks after recovering from a knee injury. He replaces Jordie Benn on the second D-pair. Matt Murray starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Jan. 3 - The new year brings a shakeup on defense and a familiar look. Morgan Rielly is reunited with TJ Brodie while Rasmus Sandin returns from a neck injury and is reunited with Timothy Liljegren. Conor Timmins is scratched. Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Jan. 5 - Matt Murray starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Jan. 7 - Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Jan. 8 - With head coach Sheldon Keefe alluding to some injuries to his team, TJ Brodie sits out and Conor Timmins slots back in. Morgan Rielly skates with Justin Holl and Mark Giordano skates with Timmins.

    Jan. 12 - Jordie Benn draws in for the first time in 2023 and skates on a pair with Morgan Rielly. Justin Holl is reunited with Mark Giordano as Conor Timmins is scratched. Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up. 

    Jan. 14 - Conor Timmins comes back into the lineup and skates with Morgan Rielly for the first time. Jordie Benn comes out. Matt Murray starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Jan. 17 - The flu bug hits Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren to play alongside Morgan Rielly. Jordie Benn enters the lineup in Sandin's place and he skates on the third pair with Conor Timmins.

    Jan. 19 - Rasmus Sandin returns from an illness and occupies the third defense pair with Jordie Benn. Conor Timmins is scratched. Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Jan. 21 - Conor Timmins returns to the lineup and skates on the third defense pair with Rasmus Sandin. Jordie Benn is scratched. 

    Jan. 25 - Toronto's top-four defense is mixed around. Justin Holl moves up to skate with Morgan Rielly. Mark Giordano and Timothy Liljegren skate together for the first time this season. Ilya Samsonov becomes the first Leafs goaltender this season to start in four consecutive games since Erik Kallgren did it in November. 

    Jan. 27 - Conor Timmins comes in for Jordie Benn. Matt Murray was scheduled to start the game and came out first in the warmup but it was Ilya Samsonov has to start in his place and makes his fifth consecutive start in goal. An injury was later revealed and an emergency backup goaltender was ready had Samsonov been hurt in the game.

    Jan. 29 - TJ Brodie returns from a rib injury that kept him out for the last 10 games. Conor Timmins comes out of the lineup. Joseph Woll is called up to back up Ilya Samsonov after Matt Murray sustains an ankle injury before he was scheduled to make the start on Jan. 27 against the Ottawa Senators.

    Feb. 11 - Joseph Woll makes his season debut in goal for the Maple Leafs. Ilya Samsonov backs him up. 

    Feb. 15 - Justin Holl is a healthy scratch for the very first time this season after a difficult night against the Columbus Jackets on Feb 11 (-3 performance). Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Joseph Woll backing him up.

    Feb. 18 - After a one-game benching, Justin Holl returns to the lineup, this time as a third-pair defenseman. Conor Timmins is scratched. An illness to Ilya Samsonov forces the emergency call-up of Erik Kallgren in goal. Joseph Woll starts. It's the first time that Woll and Kallgren dress for an NHL game together.

    Feb. 19 - Ilya Samsonov returns after missing the last game with an illness. Joseph Woll backs him up. Defenseman Rasmus Sandin is kept out of the lineup due to bumps and bruises sustained on Feb. 18. Although not serious, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe taps Conor Timmins into the lineup. With three right-handed defensemen in the lineup, pairs are mixed up. Justin Holl moves up to skate with Morgan Rielly. TJ Brodie moves to the left side to skate with Timmins.

    Mar. 1 - Jake McCabe, acquired in a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks, makes his debut alongside TJ Brodie. Rasmus Sandin is traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and the Boston Bruins' 2023 first-round pick. 

    Mar. 2 - Luke Schenn returns in a Leafs jersey for the first time in nearly 11 years. Erik Gustafsson makes his team debut. Both defensemen were acquired in separate trades on Tuesday. Timothy Liljegren is scratched. Joseph Woll starts in goal.

    Mar. 4 - Matt Murray makes his return in goal for the first time since Jan. 17 and the first time since pulling out of a scheduled start on Jan. 27 due to an ankle injury. Ilya Samsonov backs him up.

    Mar. 7 - Timothy Liljegren returns after sitting out the last two games as a healthy scratch. Erik Gustafsson and Luke Schenn (on leave to be with his wife who is expecting their third child) come out of the lineup as Toronto returns to six defensemen in the lineup. Ilya Samsonov is in goal with Matt Murray backing him up. 

    Mar. 11 - The Maple Leafs go back to 11 defensemen with Erik Gustafsson drawing back in. Matt Murray starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Mar. 13 - The Leafs continue to experiment but reunite Morgan Rielly with TJ Brodie. Jake McCabe pairs with Justin Holl for the first time.

    Mar. 15 - Ilya Samsonov gets the net with Matt Murray backing up.

    Mar. 17 - Luke Schenn re-enters the lineup after awaiting the birth of his third child, Romee, Justin Holl is scratched.

    Mar. 18 - Mark Giordano is scratched for the first time this season for rest. Justin Holl re-enters the lineup. Joseph Woll backs up Matt Murray.

    Mar. 21 - Mark Giordano returns to the lineup and TJ Brodie sits out after blocking a shot in the last game. Ilya Samsonov starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Mar. 23 - Morgan Rielly is a healthy scratch for the first time this season as the rotation on defense continues. TJ Brodie and Luke Schenn return to the lineup as Toronto dresses seven defensemen.

    Mar. 25 - Morgan Rielly returns to the lineup and is paired with Luke Schenn. Erik Gustafsson goes home to Washington to tend to a family matter.

    Mar. 26 - Timothy Liljegren is scratched as Toronto dresses six defensemen instead of seven. Joseph Woll makes his first start since Mar. 2 with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Mar. 29 - Ilya Samsonov returns from parental leave and starts in goal with Matt Murray backing him up.

    Apr. 2 - Mark Giordano and Jake McCabe are given the night off. Conor Timmins plays in his first game since Feb. 24. Matt Murray starts with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Apr. 4 - Mark Giordano and Jake McCabe return to the lineup. Morgan Rielly is reunited with TJ Brodie for the first time since Mar. 15. Luke Schenn and Conor Timmins are scratched. Joseph Woll is called up after a head injury to Matt Murray from the previous game. Woll starts in goal with Ilya Samsonov backing him up.

    Apr. 6 - Luke Schenn comes into the lineup while Timothy Liljegren is scratched. Ilya Samsonov starts with Joseph Woll backing him up. 

    Apr. 8 - Jett Alexander is signed to an amateur tryout and backs up Matt Murray. The Leafs technically dress a short lineup in the event they sign Matthew Knies to a contract for the remainder of the season. Morgan Rielly and TJ Brodie are scratched for load management. Erik Gustafsson and Timothy Liljegren draw in.

    Apr. 10 - The Maple Leafs are forced to dress another amateur netminder after a request to call up a goaltender under an emergency exception is denied by the NHL. An injury to Erik Gustafsson forced Luke Schenn to dress last minute. Gustafsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

    Apr. 11 - Joseph Woll is permitted to be called up but Ilya Samsonov is rested due to unknown ailments according to Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas. Mark Giordano is rested for load management.

    Apr. 13 - Mark Giordano misses his second game in a row, but not necessarily for load management as head coach Sheldon Keefe discloses that the veteran has a minor injury. Leafs sign goaltender Samuel Richard to an amateur tryout and he backs up Joseph Woll. It's the fourth consecutive game the Leafs will use an ATO as a backup.