The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Montreal Canadiens with a lean lineup, icing only 17 skaters and five defencemen due to injuries. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, and David Kämpf will miss the game, putting pressure on the remaining players, particularly the forwards, to support the defence. Coach Craig Berube acknowledged the challenge but emphasized the importance of teamwork. A win for the Leafs would secure home-ice advantage for the playoffs, making the stakes even higher despite the limited roster.