Hyman's absence from Thursday's practice was not injury related, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs' forward sat out Thursday's practice to get some rest, the team electing to call it a maintenance day. However, Hyman's absence also provided a rehabbing Auston Matthews with more practice time. The rugged winger's status for Friday's game is not in jeopardy according to head coach Mike Babcock, and the 26-year-old should be good to face the Blue Jackets in what would be his 23rd game of 2018-19. Meanwhile, in his first 22 contests, Hyman has produced three goals and 10 points.