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Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns

It was an eventful practice for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as head coach Jim Hiller altered his lines ahead of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. John Tavares is absent from the team with a personal matter, which Hiller will…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:50 PM
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Jim Hiller paired Morgan Rielly with Chris Tanev and welcomed Oliver Ekman-Larsson back to practice.
  • Jake McCabe was partnered with Darren Raddysh, and Ekman-Larsson reunited with regular partner Troy Stecher.
  • John Tavares missed Friday's practice due to a personal matter, moving Nick Paul into the second-line center spot.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller revamped his defensive pairings ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Morgan Rielly was paired with Chris Tanev, while Jake McCabe skated alongside Darren Raddysh. Additionally, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returned to practice alongside Troy Stecher after leaving Thursday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights early following a hit from Jeremy Lauzon.

John Tavares missed practice due to a personal matter, leading Nick Paul to center the second line between Easton Cowan and William Nylander. Forward Miles Wood was recalled from the AHL's Toronto Marlies, and goaltender Anthony Stolarz is projected to start against Colorado after Sergei Bobrovsky took a rest day.

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