TIMOTHY LILJEGREN NEWS

Hoping to play Saturday Liljegren (upper body) is targeting a return against the Red Wings on Saturday. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "That's the goal. We'll see where he's at tomorrow," per Mark Ma...

Impact Liljegren is poised to return from an eight-game absence due to his upper-body problem. Before getting hurt, the 24-year-old defenseman was rolling offensively with one goal and five assists in his last seven outings. With Liljegren back in the lineup, Ilya Lyubushkin figures to be relegated to a spot in the press box.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning before final week Liljegren (upper body) is not expected to return before the last two games of the regular season, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Liljegren may not return before the playoffs if the Maple Leafs lock in their positioning. The 24-year-old defenseman did not previously have a specific timeline when he was injured in late March.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Liljegren is expected to miss some time with the upper-body injury that kept him out of Thursday's game versus the Capitals, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact A specific timeline for Liljegren's return was not given by head coach Sheldon Keefe. The 24-year-old Liljegren was replaced by Mark Giordano in the lineup Thursday, though Morgan Rielly (upper body) is considered day-to-day and could be back before Liljegren is cleared to play.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Liljegren (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals.

Impact Liljegren saw 22:28 of ice time Tuesday versus the Devils, so it's unclear when he was injured. Mark Giordano (concussion) was activated from long-term injured reserve and will enter the lineup in place of Liljegren, while Conor Timmins is likely to see increased power-play duties.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

Big two-point effort Liljegren had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday.

Impact Liljegren pushed the score to 3-0 with a shot from just inside the blue line at 15:30 of the first period. It stood as the winner. Liljegren hadn't picked up a goal in 22 games, and his overall play had of late has been mid (at best). The points don't erase his on-ice scuffles by any means, but it was a great night to boost his confidence.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15 • NHL.COM

Timothy Liljegren | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Timothy Liljegren | Practice

MARCH 11 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 5 • NHL.COM

Ready to return Liljegren (undisclosed) is good to play Saturday versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Liljegren missed two games due to the injury. He has two goals, 16 points, 57 hits and 87 blocks in 40 appearances in 2023-24. Liljegren is projected to play alongside T.J. Brodie in his return.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Game-time decision Saturday Liljegren took part in practice Saturday and will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Liljegren has missed the last two games. He had been on a bit of a tear of late -- picking up seven assists in his last six games. He has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. Should Liljegren enter the lineup, look for William Lagesson to exit the lineup.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Thursday Liljegren (undisclosed) will likely miss Thursday's tilt versus Arizona, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Liljegren skated an hour before the Maple Leafs' practice Thursday, but he was not on the ice with the regulars once the morning skate began. He missed Tuesday's game versus Vegas. Liljegren has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. Look for Mark Giordano to remain in the lineup and take Liljegren's spot on the third unit.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Vegas Liljegren (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Liljegren is considered day-to-day with his undisclosed issue, suggesting he should be back sooner rather than later. With Liljegren on the shelf, look for Mark Giordano to rejoin the lineup versus Vegas.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Liljegren (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Liljegren, who's collected 16 points through 40 contests this campaign, may end up being a game-time decision for Tuesday's game versus Vegas. If Liljegren's unable to play, Mark Giordano will likely slot into the lineup against the Knights.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Provides pair of helpers Liljegren notched two assists, two shots on goal, three hits and four blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Liljegren helped get the Maple Leafs on the right path early, providing both assists in the first period. He has seven helpers over his last four games -- he's stepped up in a big way while the team's defense corps was missing multiple regulars. Liljegren is likely to see a reduced role starting Thursday, as Morgan Rielly is poised to return from a five-game suspension. Liljegren has 16 points, 41 shots on net, 53 hits, 83 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 38 appearances, and he should still remain in a top-four role.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Three assists in win Liljegren recorded three assists in Saturday's 9-2 victory over Anaheim.

Impact Two of Liljegren's three helpers came on the power play as the Leafs cruised to a lopsided win. The 24-year-old blueliner now has five assists in his last two contests after going 11 games without a point. Overall, Liljegren's up to 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) through 36 games this season. He should continue to work on Toronto's top pairing and power-play unit while Mark Giordano (personal) and Morgan Rielly (suspension) are unavailable.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 16 • NHL.COM

Is this Timothy Liljegren's last chance to become a top-four defenceman? With Morgan Rielly currently suspended for five games, can Liljegren prove himself as a reliable and viable top-four defender?

FEBRUARY 15 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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FEBRUARY 14 • NHL.COM

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FEBRUARY 6 • NHL.COM

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JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Pair of points in loss Liljegren scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Liljegren got the Maple Leafs on the board early in the third period and helped out on Nick Robertson's tally in the final minute. Both of Liljegren's multi-point efforts have come in the last five games, a span in which he has one goals and four helpers. The 24-year-old is at six points, 14 shots on net, 18 hits, 41 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 17 appearances. He should continue to hold down a bottom-four role with power-play time, which could give him fantasy appeal in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NHL.COM