Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander’s status for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins is uncertain after he sat out the opener with an undisclosed injury.
Nylander did not participate in line rushes during the morning skate at TD Garden on Sunday, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said following the session that his status will be determined ahead of puck drop.
The 27-year-old Swede played all 82 games for Toronto in the regular season, putting up 40 goals and a career-high 98 points.
Nylander has missed time due to illness in the past, but hadn’t sat out due to injury since the 2016-17 season before this series.
Toronto rookie winger Nick Robertson slotted into the lineup as Nylander’s replacement in Game 1. The 22-year-old had 14 goals and 27 points in 56 contests in 2023-24.
The best-of-seven matchup shifts to Toronto for Games 3 and 4 on Wednesday and Saturday.
