Pacioretty scored a goal on three shots, added four hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty is up to two goals and six points over six games in the second round. His tally Friday gave the Maple Leafs a little more breathing room late in the third period as they managed to rebound from three straight losses to force Game 7. Pacioretty is up to eight points, 13 shots on net, 59 hits and a plus-3 rating over 10 playoff appearances. He could be a candidate to see more minutes if Matthew Knies (undisclosed) is unable to suit up in Sunday's Game 7.

Pacioretty scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist Wednesday in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Panthers in Game 2 of their second-round series.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran winger got Toronto on the board late in the first period by tipping home a point shot from Morgan Rielly. Pacioretty has caught fire, reeling off three straight multi-point performances and collecting two goals and six points during that stretch, but not having a spot on the Leafs' top power-play unit will make it tougher for him to keep producing.

Pacioretty scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 4-2 win over Ottawa in Game 6. He also put up an assist and a game-high seven hits.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty snuck into a quiet area in front of the net, and Maxi Domi found him. He beat Linus Ullmark glove side with a wrist shot from above the left face-off circle. Pacioretty is now the second-oldest Leafs player with a series-winning goal. He did it at 36 years, 162 days, and he is second only to Joe Nieuwendyk who did it in 2004 at 37 years, 223 days.

Pacioretty is slated to return to the lineup in Game 3 against Ottawa on Thursday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty will step into a third-line role, playing alongside Max Domi and Bobby McMann. Additionally, the 36-year-old Pacioretty will link up with the No. 2 power-play unit, giving him top-end fantasy value heading into Game 3. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he generated just three helpers to go with 32 shots and 47 hits.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) will be available to play in the playoffs, per Mark Masters of TSN on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the final 27 games of the 2024-25 regular season, Pacioretty won't play in Game 1 versus Ottawa on Sunday. He is still on long-term injured reserve, but his activation will probably occur soon. Pacioretty had five goals, 13 points, 70 shots on net and 105 hits in 37 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty will need to miss at least three more games before he's eligible to be activated from LTIR. This puts his earliest possible return date as March 15 versus the Senators, though the Maple Leafs are also playing a tricky game with the salary cap after the trade deadline. Even when Pacioretty is healthy, he's unlikely to see more than bottom-six minutes.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Feb. 8, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty is eligible to return at any time, but this move rules him out of Friday's tilt against the Rangers. The 36-year-old veteran has been a disappointment this season with only five goals, eight assists and 105 hits over 37 appearances, including one assist in his last 13 contests. Pacioretty was expected to provide secondary scoring for the Maple Leafs but has yet to pick up a point on the power play this season. Marshall Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) looked good during Wednesday's practice and is likely to return Friday versus the Rangers, per Mark Masters of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty hasn't been in the Leafs' lineup since Feb. 8 due to the injury. He has five goals, 13 points and 105 hits in 37 appearances in 2024-25. If he plays Friday, it will probably be in a middle-six capacity.

Pacioretty (undisclosed) will not be available for Tuesday's road matchup against the Bruins, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty has missed back-to-back games after tweaking something prior to Wednesday's practice. The veteran winger has chipped in five goals and 13 points over 37 appearances this season. Pacioretty's next chance to suit up will come Friday in a road matchup against the Rangers.

Per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun, Pacioretty (undisclosed) will not play Saturday or Sunday, according to coach Craig Berube.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty had been skating this week but was unable to practice. The 36-year-old has only five goals and eight assists across 37 appearances this season. Alex Steeves will enter the lineup in place of Pacioretty.