Leafs' Reaves plays for 1st time since Dec. 14

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.

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