Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi and Mitch Marner were absent from Friday's practice and subsequently Bertuzzi was ruled out of the game against the Oilers due to illness. Initially reported as under the weather during the last game, Bertuzzi's condition was described by Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe as 'a little bit worse' than before, with different symptoms making him questionable for the upcoming game. Despite participating in an optional skate, Bertuzzi was ultimately deemed a game-time decision by Keefe, who stated it would be Bertuzzi's call if he felt ready to play tonight. However, the decision was made for Bertuzzi not to participate in the game, confirmed by his absence during the warmup and an official statement from the Leafs. The updates were provided in association with BodogCA.
Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi will not be available for tonight’s game due to illness
Bertuzzi not on the ice for #Leafs warmup https://t.co/ykaihkRJhc
Tyler Bertuzzi is not taking part in warmup and will be scratched tonight. #Leafs @BodogCA
"Right now, he's not loving how he's feeling," Tyler Bertuzzi is officially a game-time decision tonight but all indications appear to be him sitting out. It'll be "Bert's call", according to Keefe. ⤵️ https://t.co/RlXYYz0qth https://t.co/RlXYYz0qth
Bertuzzi will be game-time decision. Keefe: "It will be Bert’s call. If he feels he's ready to go, he'll be in. Right now, he's not loving how he's feeling. (Medical staff) will do what they can to get him up to speed. We do play tomorrow, so that may be a factor." #Leafs
Sheldon Keefe says Tyler Bertuzzi is not a sure thing to play tonight after skating this morning. He’s a gametime decision. @BodogCA
Tyler Bertuzzi is on the ice for the #Leafs optional skate. @BodogCA https://t.co/tD3o4bFAqK
"A little bit worse than what he was the other day" Tyler Bertuzzi's status for tomorrow against the Oilers is in doubt after missing practice on Friday due to illness.⤵️ https://t.co/uUhQI7vF2K https://t.co/uUhQI7vF2K
Keefe on Bertuzzi: "Not in the building, so not good in that sense. A little bit worse from what he was the other day, a little bit different symptoms. Questionable for tomorrow at this point, not ruled out. But not well enough to be here today." #Leafs
No Bertuzzi, Marner at #Leafs practice
It appears as though Tyler Bertuzzi is absent from practice today. He was under the weather in the last game.
Tyler Bertuzzi hasn’t taken a single shift through the first 7.5 minutes of the first period.
Tyler Bertuzzi has yet to take a shift in this game. He is on the bench, though.