Maple Leafs vs. Canucks: William Nylander returns in style, Joseph Woll pitches shutout before Toronto hits the road

Canucks: Thatcher Demko injured in Maple Leafs loss

The oft-injured Demko is out again with a lower-body injury. Find out more.

Maple Leafs vs. Canucks: William Nylander returns in style, Joseph Woll pitches shutout before Toronto hits the road

It was far from a perfect game by the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, but two areas were: goaltending and the penalty kill.

Canucks pull Demko after first period vs. Maple Leafs

It was a tough start to Saturday’s game for the Vancouver Canucks. Starting goaltender Thatcher Demko was pulled from the net before the second period after allowing three goals on six shots to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Backup Kevin Lankinen took his place between the pipes. Matias Maccelli, Max Domi and William Nylander, in his first game back from injury, scored for the Leafs. Meanwhile, the Canucks were unable to solve Joseph Woll in the first…

Leafs’ William Nylander returns to lineup after six-game absence - Daily Faceoff

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get a major boost to their lineup Saturday night. Forward William Nylander will make his return against the Vancouver Canucks after a six-game absence with a lower-body injury, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. William Nylander returns tonight for Toronto Jake McCabe is classified a game-time decision — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 10, 2026 It will be the 29-year-old’s first contest in 2026 as …