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Maple Leafs Goalie Matt Murray Officially Gears Up For Game Action
In breaking news today, Matt Murray is gearing up for some game time with the Toronto Marlies as the Leafs mark the first major step in his comeback.
Murray has been sidelined as the Leafs navigated goalie challenges this season, sitting out due to surgery and not seeing any action. However, he's been steadily bouncing back from his injury, and now he's hitting a milestone in his return to the ice.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have confirmed Murray's loan to the Toronto Marlies for an AHL conditioning stint, signaling his first game in nearly a year.
«The @MapleLeafs have assigned goaltender Matt Murray to the @TorontoMarlies on an LTIR conditioning loan,»
While the Leafs aren't under pressure to rush Murray's return, having him back in the mix is significant. With Ilya Samsonov, Joseph Woll, and Martin Jones already in the goalie lineup, adding Murray's talent boosts their options, especially as the playoffs approach.
Source: Hockeypatrol
Maple Leafs Matt Murray back in game action
Maple Leafs Matt Murray back in game action
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