Maple Leafs' Mark Giordano: Ready to return Thursday

Giordano was activated off long-term injured reserve and will play Thursday versus Washington, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Giordano has a goal, seven points, 33 PIM, 42 hits and 76 blocks in 38 outings in 2023-24. His return to the lineup coincidentally corresponds with Timothy Liljegren exiting due to an upper-body injury.