Source: Terry Koshan 04/4/19, 6:39 pm EST

Gardiner has been out since February 25th but is expected to return tonight vs. the Lightning. Gardiner told reporters that he elected not to have surgery on his injured back which allowed him to return right before the playoffs. Gardiner was on-pace for a 40-plus point season before getting hurt, tallying two goals and 27 assists (29 points) in 60 games.

Source: Chris Johnston 04/4/19, 11:17 am EST

Source: @LeafsPR 02/27/19, 5:54 pm EST

Gardiner missed Friday’s practice and was only on the ice briefly this morning but head coach Mike Babcock expects him to play on Saturday. Justin Holl will also dress for warmups, so consider Gardiner a game-time decision because there’s obviously a little bit of concern.

Source: Dave McCarthy 02/23/19, 11:18 am EST

Source: Kristen Shilton 01/23/19, 7:10 pm EST

Gardiner missed Sunday’s game vs. the Coyotes but was on the ice for Wednesday’s morning skate but head coach Mike Babcock was non-committal on him playing tonight. If Gardiner doesn’t play, Travis Dermott will remain on the second power-play unit.

Source: Kristen Shilton 01/23/19, 1:06 pm EST

Gardiner took part in the Maple Leafs morning skate but back spasms must have flared up this afternoon. Martin Marincin is expected to replace Gardiner vs. the Coyotes.

Source: @LeafsPR 01/20/19, 4:24 pm EST

Gardiner left the Leafs' game on Wednesday early and missed the morning skate on Friday. Babcock said after practice he expects Gardiner to play tomorrow, but you'll want to monitor the situation after their morning skate tomorrow to be sure.

Source: Terry Koshan 02/16/18, 12:22 pm EST

Gardiner missed the morning skate because of an illness, but as expected, he is on the ice for warmups and will be in the lineup.

Source: Kristen Shilton 12/19/16, 2:02 pm EST

Gardiner has had a very strong year for the Maple Leafs, scoring six goals and eight assists (14 points) in 30 games. He has been even more impressive recently, scoring two goals with three assists (five points) in his last five games.

Source: James Mirtle 12/19/16, 6:26 am EST

Source: Steve Zipay 10/30/15, 8:39 am EST

Gardiner will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury. After tonight the Maple Leafs don’t play again until Friday, so there is a chance that Gardiner could be ready by then.

Source: James Mirtle 10/26/15, 8:50 am EST

Gardiner missed Wednesday’s game in Buffalo and will miss Saturday’s in Montreal because of an undisclosed injury. Moving him to IR allows the Maple Leafs to recall someone without having to send anyone down. He is considered day-to-day until the Leafs release the nature and severity of his injury.

Source: James Mirtle 10/23/15, 11:23 am EST

Gardiner missed Wednesday’s contest against the Sabres and will not play on Saturday vs. the Habs. The Maple Leafs have not disclosed the nature or severity of his injury. Until more details are released, consider him day-to-day.

Source: Chris Johnston 10/22/15, 11:34 am EST

Gardiner was not on the ice for the Maple Leafs morning skate and will miss tonight’s matchup with the Sabres with an undisclosed injury. Maple Leafs’ coach Mike Babcock called him day-to-day, which means he could be back for Saturday’s game in Montreal or miss a week of action.

Source: Chris Johnston 10/21/15, 9:43 am EST

Gardiner served as a healthy scratch on Saturday, but will replace Stephane Robidas tonight vs. Chicago. Gardiner has not recorded a point in six games and is a minus-2 rating over that stretch. He has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games this season.

Source: Jonas Siegel 12/21/14, 1:39 pm EST

Gardiner is on the ice for warmups, but he is skating as an extra, which suggests that Gardiner will be out and Korbinian Holzer will be in.

Source: Dhiren Mahiban 12/20/14, 1:49 pm EST

Gardiner said he feels fine after participating in the Maple Leafs morning skate. He left Thursday’s game with a bone bruise, but it looks like he will be available tonight. Monitor his status at 6:30 p.m ET when the Leafs hit the ice for warmups.

Source: Jonas Siegel 11/8/14, 6:09 am EST

Gardiner left Thursday’s game after blocking a shot and was diagnosed with a bone bruise. His presence on the ice suggests that he will play tonight, but we won’t for sure know until the skate is over.

Source: Jonas Siegel 11/8/14, 5:47 am EST

Maple Leafs’ head coach Randy Carlyle said after the game that Gardiner suffered a bone bruise but no breaks, which is obviously good news for the Leafs. He is considered day-to-day and questionable for Saturday.

Source: @MapleLeafs 11/7/14, 5:18 am EST