Maple Leafs' Nylander out vs. Lightning due to illness

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) cuts past Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Thursday, February 24, 2022. (Nathan Denette/AP)

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be missing forward William Nylander for Monday night's showdown against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Nylander was not on the ice for warmups at Tampa's Amalie Arena as he is out with an illness.

Kyle Clifford has been added to the lineup in Nylander's absence. The left winger picked up three assists in 17 games for the Maple Leafs this season.

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