Leafs' Andersen returns vs. Stars after 4-game absence

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen got back in the crease Thursday night against the Dallas Stars after missing the last four games with a neck injury.

Newly acquired backup Jack Campbell was stellar holding down the fort in Andersen's absence, going 2-0-1 while starting the last three games with a .918 save percentage and a 2.52 goals-against average.

Michael Hutchinson relieved Andersen when the Dane suffered the injury last week against the Florida Panthers. Hutchinson allowed three goals on 13 shots in the losing relief effort and was also on the hook for the club's 5-3 loss against the New York Rangers in the following game. He hasn't seen the ice since and was placed on waivers Thursday, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Andersen owns a .910 save percentage, a 2.87 goals-against average, and is tied for second in the league with 24 wins.

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