Janice R. Andrews
Following his unannounced absence from Game 1 against the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs supporters are anxious to learn more about William Nylander’s injury status. Though Nylander finished the regular season with no serious health issues, he was forced to miss time due to an unexplained injury, which left fans and commentators wondering what exactly was wrong with him.
Sources close to the matter said that Nylander had a concerning ailment when he woke up on Thursday morning and that it continued until the playoff series began. He was conspicuously absent from Game 1, but his appearance at Sunday’s practice offered some hope. Nylander may still be having difficulties, though, based on observations made throughout the exercise, as she appears to be in discomfort and has less movement.
Coach Sheldon Keefe has not disclosed any information regarding Nylander’s health, following general manager Brad Treliving’s instruction to not release daily injury reports. Although there isn’t any official information available, there is hope that Nylander might return for Game 2, depending on how he feels after Sunday’s skate.
The possibility of Nylander’s comeback would give the Leafs a big lift after they lost Game 1 5-1. Nylander was a player who was well-known for his ability to drive play and score points, thus the Leafs felt his loss very much.
Nylander is expected to contribute throughout the postseason, so his absence highlights how important his role is to the team. The Leafs are hoping for a comeback in their postseason campaign as they prepare for a difficult series against the Bruins and the possible return of Nylander.
