Mitch Marner is back in the Maple Leafs lineup after missing one game with lower-body spasms. William Nylander moves to the right wing on Marner's line, while Morgan Rielly returns to the second power-play unit. Joseph Woll gets the start in goal after recovering from a knee injury.
Mitch Marner is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken . The star winger missed Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames due to lower-body spasms, but he has fully recovered and participated in both Thursday's morning skate and Wednesday's solo practice. Marner scored the game-winning goal in the Leafs' victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday and felt the spasms subsiding throughout the day of the Calgary game.
The Maple Leafs have made some lineup adjustments to accommodate Marner's return. William Nylander, who impressed with a hat trick performance in Calgary, will move to the right wing on Marner's line. Morgan Rielly, who took over quarterbacking duties on the top power-play unit in Marner's absence, will shift to the second unit. Coach Craig Berube praised Rielly's performance in his elevated role, noting his strong skating, offensive zone involvement, and ability to move the puck quickly on the power play. Meanwhile, goaltender Joseph Woll is expected to start for the Leafs against the Kraken, marking his return after a knee injury sustained on December 12. Berube expressed confidence in Woll's ability to bounce back quickly and emphasized the importance of strong defensive play in front of him to limit the Kraken's potent rush attack. The team has been enjoying a lighter mood with the return of Marner and Woll, and a shared fascination with the Netflix docuseries 'American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson' has been providing ample conversation material in the dressing room. With Nylander's recent hot streak and the return of key players, the Maple Leafs are poised for a strong showing against the Kraken
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