Combination 1
William Nylander + Easton Cowan
19:11 of recorded shift overlap
Official NHL shift-chart analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs line combinations
The most-used forward combinations across the club’s latest completed games—observed usage, not projected lines for tonight.
- 5Games sampled
- Apr 15, 2026Latest source game
Between-games data stateThe latest completed Toronto Maple Leafs game in the official feed is from Apr 15, 2026. This page refreshes after another completed game; it does not invent an offseason or pregame projection.
5-game combination trends
Apr 8, 2026 to Apr 15, 2026. Ranked by total recorded time together.
| 1. John Tavares + William Nylander | 89:06 total · 5 of 5 games |
|---|---|
| 2. John Tavares + Easton Cowan | 71:42 total · 5 of 5 games |
| 3. William Nylander + Easton Cowan | 69:41 total · 5 of 5 games |
| 4. Max Domi + Matthew Knies | 57:18 total · 5 of 5 games |
| 5. Matthew Knies + Easton Cowan | 34:19 total · 5 of 5 games |
Latest Toronto Maple Leafs line usage
Regular season vs. OTT on Apr 15, 2026.
Combination 2
John Tavares + William Nylander
18:32 of recorded shift overlap
Combination 3
John Tavares + Easton Cowan
18:20 of recorded shift overlap
Games included in the sample
The rolling window uses the latest completed preseason, regular-season or playoff games available for the club. A new completed game enters the sample and the oldest one drops out.
| Apr 15, 2026 | Regular season vs. OTT |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Regular season vs. DAL |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Regular season vs. FLA |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Regular season vs. NYI |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Regular season vs. WSH |
How to read these combinations
The total column rewards pairs that repeatedly shared the ice across the sample. “Games observed” shows consistency: a high total from one game is different from a pair appearing in all 5. The latest-game and change fields make a recent coaching adjustment visible without presenting it as tomorrow’s lineup.
The calculation covers total shift overlap and does not claim every second was five-on-five. Power plays, penalty kills, delayed penalties and empty-net situations can contribute. Use the board as evidence of recent deployment, then check current injuries, practice reporting and official game-day information separately.
Toronto Maple Leafs lineup context
Start with the Toronto Maple Leafs schedule to identify the next opponent. Then compare the NHL injury board and official goalie status. For the all-team view, use the NHL line combinations hub.
Recent deployment can help explain opportunity in shot, point or assist markets, but it is not a prediction by itself. The NHL player-props guide covers the other checks and settlement rules that matter.
Toronto Maple Leafs line-combination questions
Are these projected Toronto Maple Leafs lines for tonight?
No. These combinations show recorded shift overlap across the latest completed games for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are historical usage, not a practice report, depth chart or prediction for the next game.
How is time together calculated?
Two forwards receive time together when their recorded shifts overlap in the same period. The five-game total adds that overlap across the displayed source games.
Why can a combination disappear between games?
Injuries, scratches, trades, special-teams usage and coaching changes can alter who shares the ice. A zero in the latest-game column means the pair recorded no overlap in that game, not that either player is unavailable next time.