The Toronto Maple Leafs will get some reinforcements back for an all-Canadian showdown on Saturday.
Head coach Craig Berube confirmed that forward William Nylander will be in the lineup against the Vancouver Canucks (Sportsnet, 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT) after taking rushes on his usual spot on the second line.
Nylander has been out of the lineup since he injured his groin on Jan. 15, missing seven games while on IR. Forward Jacob Quillan was assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL in a corresponding move.
Despite the injury, Nylander continues to lead the Maple Leafs in scoring, with 48 points (17 goals, 31 assists) in just 37 games.
The Maple Leafs, losers of six straight, sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with a 24-21-9 record, while the Canucks sit last in the NHL at 18-31-5.
