NHL injury update: William Nylander out for Leafs and Jets game due to lower-body concern

Toronto Maple Leafs best forward, William Nylander, will miss his next match in a bid to heal his lower-body injury sustained in his team's 7-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Nylander, the head of the Leafs, having 14 goals and 27 assists in 33 games this season, has been the offensive driver for Toronto.The blow is at a very crucial time in the NHL season, with the Maple Leafs struggling to secure a place in the playoffs. The lack of Nylander will be experienced as Toronto takes on the Winnipeg Jets, who have had a poor performance in the last few games. Players such as John Tavares and Auston Matthews will be required to deliver good results to continue the momentum in the team.The light skating of William Nylander preceding the Maple Leafs' practice on Thursday was a positive omen, although it did not indicate that he was in full drills, a sure sign of lower-body recovery. Head coach Craig Berube pointed out that Nylander is still questionable to join team practice, and his return to NHL action today is still unclear. It is the third game that Nylander has been out since being out in October because of the same injury.The Toronto Maple Leafs have been able to make points minus Nylander, such as a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. The group will seek to build on that victory over the Winnipeg Jets, who are losing seven games in a row. The analysts believe that the deep players in Toronto will be required to rise as they keep an eye on the news about Nylander's recovery.Also Read:Net worth of Auston Matthews in 2025: Details on Vegas Golden Knights captain's earnings, salary, and contracts