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Maple Leafs Make Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Vegas Clash

The Maple Leafs are making a few notable lineup changes ahead of their first road test against the Golden Knights in Vegas.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:18 PM
Maple Leafs Make Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Vegas Clash
Key Things to Know
  • Toronto altered its middle-six forward lines ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.
  • Easton Cowan is projected to skate on the second line, while Gavin McKenna moves to the third line.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start in goal for Toronto against Vegas netminder Adin Hill.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Maple Leafs are adjusting their middle-six forward combinations ahead of Tuesday's road matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Following a 5-4 overtime win over Nashville, head coach Jim Hiller is projected to move Easton Cowan to the second line alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, while rookie Gavin McKenna shifts back to the third line with Nick Paul and Colton Sissons.

Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start for Toronto in search of his first win with the team, while Adin Hill will counter for Vegas. The Golden Knights will also insert Raphael Lavoie into the lineup to replace injured forward Victor Olofsson.

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