Official combinations won’t be known until line rushes in warmups, but it appears the Leafs will shift Bobby McMann up to Pacioretty’s place on the Tavares-Nylander line, just as he did in the final two periods against Montreal. Dewar likely slides into a third-line wing role with Pontus Holmberg and Nick Robertson, although it remains to be seen if he’ll start at center or wing. Dewar has played some center in the league and played down the middle in his conditioning stint with the Marlies, but given it is his first NHL action since last spring’s series versus Boston, the wing would make a lot of sense, as it’s the easier position to ramp up and adjust to NHL game speed.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #17 Preview, Projected Lines & TV Info
