Ice Chips: Leafs' Nylander a game-time decision with illness

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Forward William Nylander is a game-time decision for Monday's game against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning due to an non-COVID related illness. 

William Nylander (illness) is a game-time decision tonight, per Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe @TSN_Edge

The 25-year-old, who did not practice on Sunday due to the illness, has scored 26 goals and 38 assists over 68 games in 2021-22, his seventh season in the NHL. 

Additionally, head coach Sheldon Keefe says veteran defenceman Jake Muzzin, who has been sidelined with a concussion since Feb. 21, is expected to return to action Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers. 

Sheldon Keefe says Jake Muzzin is likely to play tomorrow against the Florida Panthers D-man has been out since Feb. 21 @TSN_Edge

The 33-year-old has two goals and 10 assists over 41 games this season. 

Veteran goalie Carey Price, who has yet to appear in a game this season for the Habs, took part in full practice on Monday. 

#Habs picture day is over, practice is about to start and Price is taking part in the full session. He had taken part in full practice a couple of times before he got sick and the team went on the road last week. ⁦@TSN_Edge⁩ pic.twitter.com/J6jBLNjj91

The 34-year-old has been unable to practice recently due to an illness.