Nylander out at least 7 more days after potential COVID-19 exposure

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will be out at least seven more days after potentially being exposed to COVID-19, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Friday, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

Toronto held Nylander out of Wednesday's clash with the Montreal Canadiens after he came in close contact with an individual outside the team who potentially tested positive.

The game went on as scheduled despite Nylander participating in Wednesday's morning skate, as the period between his potential exposure and Maple Leafs practice wasn't deemed long enough to consider him contagious.

The Maple Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, then have back-to-back games against the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames on Monday and Tuesday.

Nylander, 24, has 30 points in 39 games this season.

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