Komarov returns to Leafs' lineup after 7-game absence

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Leo Komarov will play Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets after missing the last seven games due to a lower-body injury.

Komarov scored 14 and 19 goals, respectively, in the last two seasons, but he's been relied upon less for his offense and more for his checking and penalty-killing abilities this year. In 71 games, he has seven goals and 19 points while averaging a shade under 16 minutes per night.

The Finnish super pest is expected to skate alongside Tomas Plekanec and Kasperi Kapanen on the Leafs' fourth line, with rookie Andreas Johnsson coming out in his place.