May 27, 2021
Foligno out, Sandin likely in for Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without forward Nick Foligno once again Thursday for Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens.
TSN.ca Staff
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without forward Nick Foligno once again Thursday for Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens.
Foligno skated ahead of the team's session, but was ruled out for a third straight game by head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Rasmus Sandin appears to be drawing back into the lineup after skating with Zach Bogosian at Thursday morning skate.
The defenceman was a healthy scratch for Game 4 in favour of Travis Dermott.
Sandin, 21, has one goal over three playoff games in the series against the Canadiens.
Rasmus Sandin back with Zach Bogosian at Leafs skate
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) May 27, 2021
Adam Brooks remains between Joe Thornton and Jason Spezza @TSN_Edge
With Foligno absent from line rushes, Adam Brooks remained on the fourth line, while Alex Kerfoot served as the second-line centre.
Foligno was on the ice before the team session with captain John Tavares, who as in a gray practice jersey and skated for about 20 minutes before leaving the ice.
John Tavares departs the ice after skating for about 20 minutes.
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) May 27, 2021
Heck of a comeback, all things considered. pic.twitter.com/5AdBlYnnLP
"We're very happy to see him; he's in good spirits, he looks healthy." Jusin Holl about the team captain, "He's got a couple things to work through before he's ready to go in game shape but it's really an encouraging sign to see him here and good for our team emotionally and mentally."
Below are the lines from the skate:
Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Galchenyuk-Kerfoot-Nylander
Mikheyev-Engvall-Simmonds
Thornton-Brooks-Spezza
Rielly-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl
Sandin-Bogosian
Campbell
Andersen
Extras: Dermott, Nash