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

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.

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

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