Leafs' Simmonds back in lineup, Galchenyuk to debut vs. Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds is returning to the lineup for Friday's game against the Calgary Flames after missing the club's previous 18 contests with a broken wrist, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed, according to TSN's Kristen Shilton.

Alex Galchenyuk, whom the Leafs acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in February, will make his debut with the team on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander.

Netminder Jack Campbell is also dressing for the first time since Feb. 27 and will back up starter Frederik Andersen.

Simmonds has contributed five goals and 19 hits through 12 games in his first campaign in Toronto. The 32-year-old impacted the Leafs' power play, which has struggled as of late, netting three goals on the man advantage.

Galchenyuk tallied two goals and eight points through six appearances with the AHL's Toronto Marlies this season.

The Leafs have dropped five of their last six games but remain atop the North Division entering Friday's action.

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