John Tavares returns to Maple Leafs lineup after nine-game absence
Daily Faceoff reported: 'John Tavares is back'
Daily Faceoff reports that forward is returning to the active lineup. head coach Jim Hiller announced the decision.
returns after missing nine games with a lower-body injury sustained on October 15 against the . He practiced on the top power-play unit on Friday.
The host the on Saturday. shifts from his usual center position to the left wing on the second line, playing alongside center Nick Paul and right wing .