Fansided · Dec 8, 2025
Leafs make shocking mistake leaving winger out of lineup
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making questionable lineup changes ahead of Prime Monday Night Hockey against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Toronto Maple Leafs v Montreal Canadiens | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImagesThe Maple Leafs are making adjustments to their lineup ahead of Prime Monday Night Hockey against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nick Robertson will come out, with Calle Järnkrok stepping back in. Toronto is hoping to tighten its structure and balance its forward group in an important divisional matchup but the decision to scratch Robertson is as confusing as it is counterproductive.
Calle Jarnkrok and Dakota Mermis draw in tonight for Maple Leafs.
Nick Robertson and Philippe Myers sit.