The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a change to their bottom six ahead of a key divisional rivalry showdown.
Left-winger Sammy Blais is set to slot back into the Maple Leafs' lineup in place of Jacob Quillan as the team gets set for a game against the Montreal Canadiens (Sportsnet, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT), head coach Craig Berube said ahead of puck drop.
It's the lone lineup move Berube is making, meaning Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies — who were both deemed doubtful on Friday — will remain sidelined alongside goalie Anthony Stolarz, defencemen Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo, and forward Nicolas Roy.
Blais last suited up for the Maple Leafs on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues, picking up an assist in the 3-2 overtime win.
The 29-year-old has one goal and two assists in seven games with the Maple Leafs this season.
Blais joined the team just before the regular-season puck drop after being waived by the Canadiens and being promptly claimed by the Leafs, reuniting him with former St. Louis Blues head coach Berube.
The native of Montmagny, Que., said he'll have 10-15 family members in attendance for his return.
"Really motivated. A little more of a chip on my shoulder tonight, for sure. It's going to be an exciting one," he said.
Quillan, 23, has skated in two NHL games this season — Tuesday against the Blues and Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets — but has yet to register a point while playing an average of 7:33 of ice time.
The Dartmouth, N.S., native has two goals and 12 assists in 14 games with the AHL's Toronto Marlies.
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