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Maple Leafs demote Nylander and manage injuries before Sharks matchup
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The Toronto Maple Leafs demoted William Nylander to the third line amid a scoring slump during Wednesday's practice. The team also placed defenceman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve and recalled Henry Thrun, while goaltender Dennis Hildeby continues to step up in net. They face the San Jose Sharks at home on Thursday without suspended forward Bobby McMann.
The New York Islanders announced that center Jean-Gabriel Pageau is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. The timing of the injury remains unclear after Pageau played a full game in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield has returned to practice after sustaining an upper-body injury on November 6. The team expects him to play at some point during their upcoming road trip.