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Nylander missed six straight games with a lower-body injury, while McCabe missed two after aggravating something against the Islanders.
The workaholic blueliner will be gone about a week, with Chris Tanev out and Brandon Carlo nearing his return in a busy NHL schedule.
Jake McCabe will miss about one week with a lower-body injury, head coach Craig Berube told reporters on Monday. McCabe exited Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss against the New York Islanders with an undisclosed ailment and did not return.
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Toronto Maple Leafs suffer major setback ahead of Winnipeg Jets clash
Toronto Maple Leafs face a crucial challenge as injuries continue to disrupt their lineup ahead of a key matchup in the Atlantic Division race.
We're in for an Eastern Conference clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils. With the Leafs missing key pieces, my Devils vs. Maple Leafs predictions focus on Jake McCabe's shot-blocking ability. Find out more in my free NHL picks ...