OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Sat 4/22/23 6:49 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (upper body) won't play in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Lightning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson is set to miss his sixth straight game. The 31-year-old defenseman had four assists in nine games after he was traded from the Capitals to the Maple Leafs. Toronto has depth on the blue line, so it doesn't need to rush the 31-year-old back.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Thu 4/20/23 6:41 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (upper body) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Lightning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson will miss his fifth straight game with the injury. It's not clear when he'll be ready to play, so he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 3 on Saturday.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Tue 4/18/23 7:13 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (upper body) took warmups but won't play in Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Lightning, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson's absence will stretch to four games, though his presence in warmups suggests he may be near a return. His next chance to play is Thursday.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Thu 4/13/23 6:46 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against the Rangers, according to David Alter of Sports Illustrated.
EDGE Analysis
It will be Toronto's third straight contest without Gustafsson. He has seven goals and 42 points in 70 outings this season. Gustafsson registered three assists in a 7-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday, which was his last appearance before getting hurt.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Tue 4/11/23 6:46 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson will miss his second consecutive contest after being a late scratch for Monday's 2-1 overtime win against Florida. Conor Timmins will suit up in Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Mon 4/10/23 7:08 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (upper body) will not play Monday against Florida, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson was a late scratch after leaving early during Monday's warmups. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's tilt with the Lightning. He'll be replaced by Luke Schenn during Monday's game.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Sun 4/9/23 2:27 AM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson delivered three assists in a 7-1 win over Montreal on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
All three came on the power play. Gustafsson played 19:42, including 4:10 with the man advantage, in a game where both Morgan Rielly and T.J. Brodie sat out due to rest. Gustafsson was brought into Toronto to help run the power play if Rielly ever went down, but his ice time may be limited otherwise. Nice night, though.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Tue 4/4/23 1:31 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (personal) will be back with the team Tuesday and will take the warmup but won't play versus Columbus, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson was a healthy scratch a handful of times with the Leafs, so this shouldn't come as a complete surprise. In his last eight contests, the 31-year-old blueliner has tallied just one assist and seven shots despite averaging 1:29 of ice time with the man advantage. Barring any setbacks, Gustafsson will likely suit up versus the Bruins on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially confirmed as playing.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Tue 3/28/23 2:04 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson (personal) is still away from the team, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson, who has been available for the past two games after traveling back to Washington for a personal matter, is poised to miss another contest Wednesday against Florida. He has picked up one assist, seven shots on goal and six blocked shots in eight outings with the Leafs since being acquired from the Capitals.
OUTErik Gustafsson D DET Sat 3/25/23 12:17 PM
OUTErik Gustafsson
D DET
Gustafsson is not with the Maple Leafs on Saturday and won't play against the Hurricanes as he is dealing with a personal matter, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson went to Washington for a family matter. He was dealt from the Capitals at the trade deadline. Gustafsson has an assist in eight games with the Maple Leafs after scoring seven goals and adding 31 helpers in 61 games with Washington before the trade.