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.

Toronto Maple Leafs face a crucial challenge as injuries continue to disrupt their lineup ahead of a key matchup in the Atlantic Division race.

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.

A trade before March 6 feels as necessary as ever for a team that’s swung deals for defenders at the trade deadline just about every year: Carlo last spring; Joel Edmundson and Ilya Lyubushkin 2.0 in 2024; McCabe, Luke Schenn and Erik Gustafsson in 2023; and Mark Giordano and Lyubushkin 1.0 in 2022.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing significant challenges as defenseman Jake McCabe is sidelined for approximately a week with a lower-body injury. This adds to an already extensive list of injured players,

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 ...