Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: Records assist Thursday
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Liljegren registered an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
Liljegren broke a four-game slump, which came on the heels of a four-game point streak for the defenseman. The 25-year-old set up Macklin Celebrini's first tally in Thursday's contest. Liljegren is up to six points, 40 shots on net, 28 hits, 30 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 21 appearances between the Sharks and the Maple Leafs in 2024-25. With San Jose, he has been able to hold onto a top-four role and power-play time.
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Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: Point streak at four games
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Liljegren notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
Liljegren has gotten on the scoresheet in four straight games, earning two goals and two assists in that span. The defenseman is up to five points through 16 outings this season, and he's added 21 hits, 21 blocked shots and 27 shots on net. Liljegren is holding onto a second-pairing role, and if he can stay consistent on offense, he'll be an option in fantasy as a depth blueliner.
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Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: Scores again Friday
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Liljegren scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.
Liljegren has two goals and an assist over his last three contests, a span in which the Sharks have scored 18 times. After opening the year as a frequent healthy scratch with Toronto, the 25-year-old is getting a chance to display his skills in a top-four role for the Sharks. He has four points, 26 shots on net, 21 hits, 20 blocked shots and 10 PIM across 15 appearances. If Liljegren can sustain decent offense, he'll be a depth option for fantasy blue lines.
Liljegren notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
Liljegren has earned a point in each of the last two games. His helper Wednesday was his first power-play point as a Shark, and he continues to see steady time on the second unit. The defenseman has a total of three points, 25 shots on net, 20 hits, 18 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating over 14 appearances between the Sharks and the Maple Leafs this season.
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Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: Tallies in runaway win
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Liljegren scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.
Liljegren gave the Sharks a 4-2 lead with the second of three Sharks goals in a span of 2:40 early in the third period. This was Liljegren's second tally in 12 outings since he was traded from Toronto. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 22 shots on net, 20 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 13 appearances this season. He looks to have a steady spot in the Sharks' lineup, but he'll need to prove himself more on offense to be an option for most fantasy managers.
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Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: First point with new team
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Liljegren scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
The tally was Liljegren's first point in six games with the Sharks, and it came on a fluky bounce. The 25-year-old has gotten more playing time since he was traded from Toronto in late October, averaging 19:45 per game with San Jose. He's at nine shots on net, seven hits, seven blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-4 rating over seven appearances this season. Liljegren will likely continue to see top-four minutes and power-play time, though his role could shrink a bit once Jake Walman (upper body) returns.
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Sharks' Timothy Liljegren: Dealt to San Jose
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Liljegren was traded from the Maple Leafs to the Sharks on Wednesday, in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick, a 2026 sixth-round pick and Matt Benning.
Liljegren has fallen out of favor with the Maple Leafs, but he should get a larger opportunity to play with the Sharks. The 25-year-old is also under contract for one more year. Liljegren will likely get bottom-four minutes once he makes his Sharks debut, but the lack of proven talent on his new team's blue line gives him a better chance to earn a bigger role.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Secures two-year extension
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Liljegren signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Maple Leafs on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Liljegren took on a bigger role last year, resulting in an average of 19:40 of ice time through 55 regular-season games. He scored three goals and 23 points. He should remain a staple in Toronto's top four for the next two seasons.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Chips in with helper
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Liljegren registered an assist and three hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
Liljegren snapped a nine-game point drought with the helper. During that time, he missed eight games with an upper-body injury and was a healthy scratch once (in Game 4 on Saturday. The defenseman's place in the lineup is mostly secure, but it's not a guaranteed spot. He matched his career high with 23 points while adding 62 shots on net, 92 hits and 116 blocked shots in 55 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Returning Saturday
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Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Detroit on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Liljegren has missed the last eight games and is expected to play alongside Morgan Rielly on the first unit. Liljegren has three goals, 20 assists and 115 blocked shots in 52 appearances. Liljegren will replace Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Hoping to play Saturday
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Liljegren (upper body) is targeting a return against the Red Wings on Saturday. coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "That's the goal. We'll see where he's at tomorrow," per Mark Masters of TSN.
Liljegren is poised to return from an eight-game absence due to his upper-body injury. Before getting hurt, the 24-year-old defenseman was rolling offensively with one goal and five assists in his last seven outings. With Liljegren back in the lineup, Ilya Lyubushkin figures to be relegated to a spot in the press box.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Not returning before final week
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Liljegren (upper body) is not expected to return before the last two games of the regular season, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Liljegren may not return before the playoffs if the Maple Leafs lock in their positioning. The 24-year-old defenseman did not previously have a specific timeline when he was injured in late March.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Will miss time
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Liljegren is expected to miss some time with the upper-body injury that kept him out of Thursday's game versus the Capitals, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
A specific timeline for Liljegren's return was not given by head coach Sheldon Keefe. The 24-year-old Liljegren was replaced by Mark Giordano in the lineup Thursday, though Morgan Rielly (upper body) is considered day-to-day and could be back before Liljegren is cleared to play.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Out with upper-body injury
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Liljegren (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals.
Liljegren saw 22:28 of ice time Tuesday versus the Devils, so it's unclear when he was injured. Mark Giordano (concussion) was activated from long-term injured reserve and will enter the lineup in place of Liljegren, while Conor Timmins is likely to see increased power-play duties.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Big two-point effort
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Liljegren had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over the Flyers on Thursday.
Liljegren pushed the score to 3-0 with a shot from just inside the blue line at 15:30 of the first period. It stood as the winner. Liljegren hadn't picked up a goal in 22 games, and his overall play of late has been middling at best. The points don't erase his on-ice scuffles by any means, but it was a great night to boost his confidence.
Liljegren (undisclosed) is good to play Saturday versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Liljegren missed two games due to the injury. He has two goals, 16 points, 57 hits and 87 blocks in 40 appearances in 2023-24. Liljegren is projected to play alongside T.J. Brodie in his return.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Game-time decision Saturday
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Liljegren (undisclosed) took part in practice Saturday and will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Liljegren has missed the last two games. He had been on a bit of a tear, picking up seven assists in six appearances, before getting hurt. He has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. If Liljegren returns to the lineup, William Lagesson will probably be scratched.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Unlikely to play Thursday
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Liljegren (undisclosed) will likely miss Thursday's tilt versus Arizona, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Liljegren skated an hour before the Maple Leafs' practice Thursday, but he was not on the ice with the regulars once the morning skate began. He missed Tuesday's game versus Vegas. Liljegren has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. Look for Mark Giordano to remain in the lineup and take Liljegren's spot on the third pairing against the Coyotes.
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Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Unavailable versus Vegas
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Liljegren (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against the Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Liljegren is considered day-to-day with his undisclosed issue, suggesting he should be back sooner rather than later. With Liljegren on the shelf, look for Mark Giordano to rejoin the lineup versus Vegas.
