We’re live following Leafs–Lightning for full reaction to a four-point Atlantic swing night where Toronto chased ground on Tampa, leaned on Dennis Hildeby’s crease start, and continued navigating the absence of Joseph Woll. How Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Matthew Knies, Max Domi, and Easton Cowan answered the moment will headline the breakdown, alongside the depth storylines that defined Game 29: Dakota Joshua and Bobby McMann, the steadying influence of Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and whether Morgan Rielly’s return to PP1 helped or hurt a unit that continues to test patience.

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Game 29 brings the Toronto Maple Leafs back to Scotiabank Arena for a pivotal Atlantic Division showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the standings pressure couldn’t be tighter. With Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, and Matthew Knies tasked with generating more top-end scoring punch, Toronto chases critical separation in a four-point swing night against Andrei Vasilevskiy / Jonas Johansson and a battle-tested Lightning group.

Injury watch remains front-and-center: Joseph Woll is still unavailable, meaning Dennis Hildeby gets the crease — while Chris Tanev and Marshall Rifai re-entered in regular contact jerseys for the first time, raising optimism for a return timeline. Oliver Ekman-Larsson continues to be a stabilizer on the back end, while lineup tweaks see Nic Robertson scratched, Calle Järnkrok entering, and Easton Cowan remaining elevated alongside Tavares/Nylander.

Power-play frustration peaks tonight as Morgan Rielly returns to PP1 over Ekman-Larsson — a move lighting immediate debate after weeks of stagnation, bumper switches, and failed net-front rhythm once again tested vs Tampa’s disciplined PK.

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We’re live following Leafs–Habs for a full breakdown of a rivalry night loaded with Atlantic stakes, goaltending storylines, and depth pressure points. Dennis Hildeby’s start, Joseph Woll’s IR status, and how the top six of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Matthew Knies, Max Domi, and Easton Cowan responded will headline the show. We’ll also dig into the continued impact of Dakota Joshua, Bobby McMann, and Nick Roy, the steady pairing of Troy Stecher and Jake McCabe, and whether Morgan Rielly and Oliver Ekman-Larsson pushed the group forward. Chris Tanev’s non-contact skate, the revamped power-play look, and Jakub Dobeš in the Montreal crease set the stage—now we react to whatever unfolded.

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