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Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly out day-to-day with lower-body injury
Darren Dreger said the veteran defenseman’s injury is a minor muscle strain and he could return in about a week.
- On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced injury updates for Morgan Rielly, Colton Sissons, and Kirill Marchenko amid a difficult stretch of the season.
- Toronto has lost six of its last seven games, with mounting injuries depleting roster depth and limiting the team's competitive options.
- NHL insider Darren Dreger characterized Rielly's injury as a minor muscle strain, saying, "He's in a category of day-to-day, so he should be back shortly."
- Sissons and Marchenko are out week-to-week with lower-body injuries, while blueliners Marshal Rifai and Nick Blankenburg also remain sidelined.
- The Maple Leafs face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday before hosting the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, seeking to reverse recent struggles despite the depleted roster.
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Maple Leafs Injuries: Morgan Rielly Day-to-Day, Colton Sissons Out
Toronto is dealing with injuries to two key pieces: defenseman Morgan Rielly is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, while forward Colton Sissons is expected to miss weeks with the same type of injury. Both left recent losses early, adding to a difficult stretch for a Maple Leafs team chasing a playoff spot.
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