John Tavares Expected to Return for Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is anticipated to rejoin the lineup Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. He has been sidelined for nine games due to a lower-body injury sustained on October 15.

John Tavares (file photo)
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John Tavares, a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is expected to play Saturday when the team hosts the Montreal Canadiens. Tavares has missed the last nine games after suffering a lower-body injury during an October 15 game against the Buffalo Sabres.