The Toronto Maple Leafs will have one less star to worry about Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Rookie Jack Eichel will miss the contest as he battles the flu, head coach Dan Bylsma announced.
The 19-year-old was impressive in his first visit to the Air Canada Centre earlier in March, scoring a goal in a 4-3 shootout victory.
Eichel has been on fire of late, with eight points in his last eight games. His 49 points are good enough for second in league scoring among rookies.
