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Maple Leafs get massive boost before showdown with Canadiens

The Toronto Maple Leafs get some great news on the injury front ahead of their matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday…

By Edward Eng · Editor in Leaf

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:00 AM

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John Tavares is expected to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup on Saturday against Montreal.
Tavares has missed over three weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres on October 15.
Prior to his injury, Tavares recorded two goals and five assists in seven games.

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Head coach Jim Hiller indicated that all signs point toward Tavares returning from a lower-body injury, according to reporting from David Alter of The Hockey News.

Tavares has been sidelined for over three weeks after an awkward collision against the Buffalo Sabres on October 15. Prior to the injury, Tavares tallied seven points in seven games, and his return comes as Toronto looks to rebound from losing three of their last four contests.

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