The Toronto Maple Leafs had a morning skate earlier today ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins.
The last time they faced them, Brad Marchand injured Timothy Liljegren. Many anticipate a physical and intense game tonight, as the Leafs will try to make the Bruins pay for injuring their teammate.
Regarding that, Sheldon Keefe sent the Bruins a clear message.
Reaves Back in the Lineup Against the Bruins
After missing the last game against the Seattle Kraken, Ryan Reaves skated as a regular on the fourth line alongside Noah Gregor and David Kampf.
"#Leafs line rushes during skate Dec. 2/23
Knies-Matthews-Nylander
Bertuzzi-Tavares-Marner
Robertson-Domi-Jarnkrok
Gregor-Kampf-Reaves
McMann
Rielly-Brodie
Lagesson-McCabe
Benoit-Timmins
Lajoie
Woll (starter)
Jones"
Reaves, widely criticized for his lack of response when Liljegren was injured, will certainly try to shake things up in this crucial division matchup.
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Retaliation isn't the priority here; getting two points is. That would be the best way to avenge Liljegren.
As seen on Maple Leafs Insider - Leafs send a clear message to the Bruins with game-day roster change
Do you think Ryan Reaves will drop the gloves tonight against Boston?
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