Maple Leafs activate Polak off injured reserve

Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton (49) battles for the puck behind the net with Toronto Maple Leafs' Roman Polak. (Frank Gunn/CP)

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a defenceman back on the roster after activating Roman Polak off the injured reserve Thursday.

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Polak was hurt on Nov. 22 after getting tangled up with Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar and was placed on the IR Dec. 7.

The 28-year-old was acquired by the Maple Leafs at the end of June from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Carl Gunnarsson and a 2014 draft pick.


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In 21 games this season, Polak has three goals and two assists to go along with a minus-6 rating.

Polak will be in the lineup on Thursday night as the Maple Leafs are on the road to face the Hurricanes.

 

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