Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves made his return to the lineup Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Reaves was back in place of forward Calle Jarnkrok, who'll be out week-to-week with a broken knuckle sustained during practice on Friday.
Reaves had last played Dec. 14 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He sustained a lower-body injury during the game on an awkward collision into the boards.
The 37-year-old recently noted his frustration about not getting into the lineup. Despite being on injured reserve until Tuesday, Reaves said he's been ready to play "for a couple weeks."
Reaves, who was signed to a three-year, $4.05-million contract on July 1, entered Saturday with one goal and 16 penalty minutes in 21 contests with the Maple Leafs. His minus-11 rating is the worst on the team.
Jarnkrok ranks fifth on Toronto with 10 goals. The 32-year-old versatile winger has played 15:18 per contest, accruing 19 points on the campaign.
Forward Bobby McMann was placed on injured reserve with a lingering injury, Keefe confirmed to TSN's Mark Masters on Friday.
McMann's and Jarnkrok's injuries leave the Maple Leafs with 12 available forwards on the active roster.
