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New Injury Forces Maple Leafs Into Multiple Roster Moves
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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: A general view of Toronto Maple Leafs logo prior to an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still reveling in their dramatic 5-4 victory over the Original 6 rival New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday evening, which saw defenseman Troy Stecher net the game-winning goal late in regulation, sending fans into a frenzy.
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However, the Leafs, who entered the game shorthanded, are even more so now, and have been forced to call up reinforcements from the American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.
New Injuries Have Forced The Toronto Maple Leafs To Call Up Reinforcements From The Marlies
GettyTORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 17: A general view of Toronto Maple Leafs logo prior to an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Because of a new injury to defenseman Nick Blankenburg, Toronto has announced that a pair of players have been called up from the AHL affiliate Marlies.
"D Cole McWard and D Dakota Mermis have been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL)," the club reported on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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