Maple Leafs’ Nylander to play despite missing skate

William Nylander is good to go for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

The star winger was notably absent from morning skate before a meeting with the New York Rangers but head coach Craig Berube confirmed that was just for maintenance.

Nylander will play, as will rookie Easton Cowan in his third straight game. Steven Lorentz, who came out of the lineup for Cowan due to an injury, is back but will be a healthy scratch against the Rangers.

Nylander is off to a fast start with four goals and seven points in four games this season, including three points in Tuesday’s win over the Predators.

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