McCabe participated in Saturday's morning skate and could return from a two-game absence. He has compiled three goals, 16 points, 28 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and 58 hits through 41 appearances this season. If McCabe is unavailable to play, Philippe Myers or Matt Benning will likely be in Saturday's lineup against the Canucks.

TORONTO – Trading the sun for snow, the Florida Panthers will kick off a six-game road trip with a division matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Veteran defenseman Morgan Rielly is leaning on a career’s worth of perspective to keep his focus on the big picture, prioritizing the Maple Leafs’ collective success over individual statistical scrutiny.

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