John Tavares is returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Nov. 7, after missing nine games with a lower-body injury, Sportsnet Staff reported.
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller announced the 36-year-old forward’s return. Tavares skated alongside Nick Paul and Gavin McKenna during warm-ups ahead of the game, according to Sportsnet.
Tavares had practised in a regular sweater on Friday after wearing a red non-contact jersey on Wednesday.
The 18-year NHL veteran recorded two goals and five assists in seven games before the injury.
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