head coach has recently experienced a car collision.
In advance of Saturday’s game, Keefe mixed the lines due to Marner’s absence. Auston Matthews’ line will feature wingers William Nylander and Tyler Bertuzzi, a line centered by John Tavares with Max Domi and Calle Jarnkrok, and a line down the middle with Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies.
most recent purchase Connor DeWar, Ryan Reaves, and Pontus Holmberg will form the fourth line’s center. He was obtained in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round selection.
With 62 games played, Marner has tallied 25 goals and 51 assists for 76 points, continuing his incredible offensive season. In 569 career games, Marner has amassed 193 goals and 437 assists for 630 points as he enters his eighth NHL season. At this rate, he might end the year with his fourth career season with 90 points.
Marner, who was selected fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, tore up the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League for three seasons. In 184 career games, Marner totaled 301 points with 96 goals and 205 assists.
