Maple Leafs’ Scott Laughton to return against Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ infirmary is set to get a little less crowded.

Scott Laughton will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, he told reporters.

Laughton, who has been out since Nov. 8 with his second injury of the season, skated on a trio with Steven Lorentz and Easton Cowan.

He appears set to take the place of fellow forward Sammy Blais, who exited Tuesday’s contest with an apparent injury in the third period.

Meanwhile, injured Maple Leafs Matthew Knies, Nicolas Roy, Auston Matthews, Chris Tanev and Anthony Stolarz all remain out.

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Goaltender Stolarz still does not have a timeline for his return as the injury is worse than the team initially thought, head coach Craig Berube said.

“He’s not ready to get on the ice yet and do the things he has needed to do,” Berube said. “Hopefully, it’s soon. I really don’t have a timetable for him. Maybe tomorrow he’ll be on the ice, I’m not sure.”

Matthews rejoined the team for morning skate for the first time since being injured, but Berube said the team is still uncertain on his return.

“He’s feeling a lot better, and he’s shooting the puck pretty well. So, that’s a good sign,” Berube said.

Roy also hit the ice for the time since being sidelined.

Joseph Woll appears set to receive his third straight start in net, with Dennis Hildeby continuing to back him up.

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For the Blue Jackets, forward Yegor Chinakhov will return to the lineup while former Maple Leaf Zach Aston-Reese will be a healthy scratch.

The Maple Leafs broke a five-game skid Tuesday with an overtime win against the St. Louis Blues.

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