Morgan Rielly's fate for Panthers game confirmed at practice
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Morgan Rielly's fate for tonight's game against the Florida Panthers was confirmed at the Toronto Maple Leafs' optional morning skate.
Morgan Rielly to miss tonight's game against the Florida Panthers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs heald an optional morning skate this morning and Rielly was on the ice:
However, he stayed out late, meaning he'll probably sit the clash against the Panthers, according to Mark Masters.
"Morgan Rielly staying out late at Leafs skate
Appears he'll remain out tonight. "
The Leafs won their last two games without Rielly. Other defensemen, like
Simon Benoit, stood up to fill for him and it worked out well.
Even Sheldon Keefe was impressed with the blue line. Take a look at his post-game locker room speech in the following video:
Without Rielly, it won't be easy to win against one of the best teams in the League. Considering that both teams could meet (again) in the playoffs, everything is set for an amazing show.
Who do you think will win tonight?
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