Erik Kallgren shall return to the Maple Leafs net against the Canucks tonight.
“Earlier in the week, we were looking at Matt, but as got closer we wanted to get a better feel for where he’s at,” Keefe said after morning meetings.
Kallgren, with one win in seven games – three of those overtime losses – was hard on himself after Friday night, but the players all lent verbal support post-game and through Saturday morning.tap here to see other videos from our teamKeefe reinforced that, though it’s unusual for him to use the same netminder in consecutive games.
“Numbers are what they are , but just watching how he moves, how he reacts, to me he’s gaining more confidence and looking stronger. I had no hesitation putting him back. Keefe said he might have to make one change on the blueline Saturday, which could see Jordie Benn play.tap here to see other videos from our teamSpencer Martin will be in net for the Canucks, who will also have former Leaf speedster Ilya Mikheyev in their lineup after the winger’s career year made him too expensive for the cap-strapped Leafs.
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