The Toronto Maple Leafs’ already potent offense should get another weapon in their lineup, William Nylander, when they host the Detroit Red Wings tonight at Scotiabank Arena. Nylander has not laced up this year because of a contract issue but over his last two seasons he has notched 42 goals to go along with 80 assists. Detroit has gone 2-1-1 in their last 4 games and to their credit, they have played well against some formidable opponents. On Saturday, the Red Wings knocked off the Bruins in Boston, 4-2, and almost got the victory against Tampa on Tuesday, only to lose in a shootout, 6-5. But injuries are starting to pile up for Detroit. They will be without Danny DeKeyser and Anthony Mantha tonight, who are both out with hand injuries. Detroit has not fared well against Toronto, going 1-8 in the last 9 meetings, and they are 0-4 in their last 4 at Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs are hot, winning five in a row, and so is Auston Matthews, who has 5 goals and 2 assists in his last 3 games.
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