Why Morgan Rielly Won't Play Against Ottawa on Saturday ...
The veteran Maple Leafs defenceman is missing his fourth game of the 2025-26 season.
ground.newsHere’s the latest on Morgan Rielly based on recent reporting up to April 2026.
- In the 2024-25 season, Morgan Rielly faced a suspension issued by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for five games related to a cross-check incident. The suspension prompted an appeal process and commentary from the Maple Leafs and NHLPA at the time.[2][4]
- In the 2025-26 season, Rielly has been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, causing him to miss several games and be unavailable for at least a few contests as he recovers.[3]
- Earlier in 2026 there were discussions about Rielly’s status and future with the Maple Leafs, including questions about his role and potential impact on the team’s defense, as the season progressed.[5]
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