Chris Kelly is returning to the lineup.

After missing Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Calgary Flames with a lower-body injury, Kelly was on the ice for the morning skate Saturday and will suit up against the Vancouver Canucks at GM Place.

Coach Cory Clouston is sticking with his promise to give goalie Pascal Leclaire the start. He will be in the net for the first time since he made 30 saves in the club's 2-1 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday in Ottawa.