Major turn of events arises at Maple Leafs morning skate

The Toronto Maple Leafs were struck with some bad news and some good news at morning skate today as Auston Matthews and William Nylander appear to have traded spots in the lineup.

Auston Matthews, the star forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was notably absent from the team's morning skate ahead of their crucial Game 3 clash with the Boston Bruins. While Matthews had a stellar performance in Game 2, contributing to all three goals for the Leafs, his absence from practice raised concerns among fans.





Initial reports offered no explanation for Matthews' absence, prompting speculation on social media about the reason behind it. However, Elliotte Friedman later clarified that Matthews was simply taking a rest option, easing worries among Leafs supporters.




Meanwhile, William Nylander was among the first players to hit the ice during the morning skate. Nylander's status has been a point of interest throughout the series, with coach Sheldon Keefe labeling him as a "possibility" for Game 3. Nylander missed the previous game due to an undisclosed injury, with the Leafs remaining tight-lipped about his condition and potential return.



Despite the uncertainty surrounding Nylander, the Leafs managed to secure a victory in Game 2 to tie the series at one game apiece. With Game 3 set to take place at Scotiabank Arena, both teams are gearing up for a pivotal matchup in their first-round series, with Game 4 scheduled for Saturday evening.

Do you think Auston Matthews and William Nylander will play in game 3 against the Boston Bruins?