Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Marshall Rifai will need to undergo wrist surgery after suffering an injury during Thursday’s preseason win against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Craig Berube confirmed to the media on Friday.
Leafs coach Craig Berube says defenceman Marshall Rifai will require wrist surgery after getting hurt in last night’s pre-season game @TSN_Sports
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) September 26, 2025
The 27-year-old native of Beaconsfield, Que., scored three goals and 10 assists over 63 games with the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies in 2024-25, his third season with the franchise.
Rifai has two games of NHL experience, both with the Leafs during the 2023-24 season.
Following a four-year stay with Harvard University, Rifai joined the Maple Leafs’ organization in 2022-23 and is currently entering the first season of a two-year, $1.55 million deal.
The Maple Leafs have three preseason games remaining before hosting the rival Habs in their season opener on Oct. 8.