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Tarasenko (lower-body) is expected to be back in the Blues lineup on Monday.

Tarasenko has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Monday vs. the Ducks. Tarasenko was back on the second line and top power-play unit in the morning skate and comes in with 14 points (4G / 10A) in 23 games this season.

Vladimir Tarasenko
Foligno will make his Maple Leafs debut on Thursday.

Foligno was acquired from the Blue Jackets at the trade deadline and will suit up Thursday in Winnipeg. Foligno is not the same offensive presence he was in 2015 but could pack a bit of a punch on Thursday, as he debuts on the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.

Nick Foligno