Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe has confirmed that goaltender Matt Murray will start in Saturday's game against the Vancouver Canucks.
Murray has been out for 17 games due to an ankle injury and will need to be activated off long-term injured reserve before playing. The team managed an 11-5-1 record in Murray's absence, with Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll taking over goaltending duties.
Despite missing significant time earlier in the season due to an adductor injury, Murray has been a reliable goalie for the Leafs, recording 11 wins in 19 appearances, with a save percentage of .911 and a goals against average of 2.73.