- Why the Maple Leafs will be forced to play with only 5 defencemen this weekend The New York Times
- NHL Buzz: Ekholm to return for Oilers tonight NHL.com
- Why Maple Leafs are ready to play a man short against Canadiens Sportsnet.ca
- Ice Chips: Toronto Maple Leafs to only have five defencemen vs. Montreal Canadiens TSN
- Ekman-Larsson out vs. Habs; McCabe expected back before end of season theScore.com