Tavares saw 19:54 of ice time in his return from a lower-body injury that cost him six games. The 34-year-old center returned to his usual top-six role as well as a spot on the first power-play unit.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed the return of both players during his Saturday morning availability.

Playing Saturday ...

John Tavares is on the verge of returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup, with Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers a real possibility.

How well Toronto navigates this paradigm shift will play a big part in determining just how long its core's contention window stays open.

John Tavares is progressing well after suffering a lower-body injury during Toronto Maple Leafs practice just over two weeks ...

Toronto Maple Leafs forwards John Tavares and Matthew Knies are set to return from their respective injury absences Saturday ...

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will get some much-needed reinforcements back in the lineup for a big showdown against the Edmonton ...

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Tavares sustained a lower-body injury last week and Craig Berube updated the status of several Maple Leafs players.

William Nylander and Bobby McMann also scored and Auston Matthews had two assists to help the Maple Leafs snap a three-game ...