What Happened
Jack Roslovic was removed from Toronto's lineup shortly before Sunday's game against the New Jersey Devils. According to Sportsnet's Luke Fox, the centre was injured in Tuesday's loss to the Utah Mammoth. Roslovic sat out practice on Wednesday but returned to play in Saturday's loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Vinni Lettieri entered the lineup in his place as the Maple Leafs looked to end a two-game losing streak.
Key Details
- Roslovic was a late scratch for Sunday's game against New Jersey
- The injury occurred in Tuesday's loss to the Utah Mammoth, per Sportsnet
- He skipped Wednesday's practice but dressed Saturday against Montreal
- Roslovic has eight goals and 10 assists in 18 games this season
- Lettieri entered with one goal in eight games, making his ninth appearance
What It Means
Roslovic has been one of Toronto's more productive forwards, ranking third on the team in points at the time of the scratch, so his absence removes a scoring option from the lineup. Lettieri slots in with a single goal through eight games this season, giving the Maple Leafs a different look down the middle as they try to halt a two-game slide.
What's Next
No timeline for Roslovic's return has been reported, and his status beyond Sunday is not yet known. Toronto's next game will determine whether the scratch carries into further action.