The Toronto Maple Leafs look to be returning to full strength ahead of their much-anticipated opening-round clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sports Illustrated’s David Alter reported that both forward Sam Lafferty and defenceman Erik Gustafsson returned to practice on Sunday.
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Lafferty had been away from the team dealing with a personal matter, while Gustafsson missed the Maple Leafs’ final three regular season games with an upper-body injury.
Alter also reported that star college prospect Matthew Knies was spotted wearing a grey practice jersey Sunday which is typically worn by extras.
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron missed his second straight practice Sunday as he continues to deal with an upper-body injury he suffered in Thursday’s clash with the Montreal Canadiens.
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Bruins head coach said that Bergeron’s absence Saturday was for “precautionary” reasons.
On Sunday, Bruins general manager Don Sweeny said Bergeron’s
The Bruins open their Round 1 series with the Florida Panthers on Monday.
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