Bruins-Leafs: William Nylander will step in at center for Game 3

William Nylander will step in to replace Nazem Kadri at center for Game 3 in Toronto.TORONTO (AP) — Winger William Nylander will take Nazem Kadri’s place at center on Toronto’s third line when the Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series Monday night.

Mike Babcock discusses Game 3 tonight following morning skate.#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/41fOtcvZlH

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 15, 2019

Kadri was facing an in-person hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety on Monday in New York after his cross-check to the head of Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk in the third period of Boston’s 4-1 victory that tied the series 1-1. The NHL has the option to…