Maple Leafs' Timothy Liljegren: Returning Saturday

Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Detroit on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Liljegren has missed the last eight games and is expected to play alongside Morgan Rielly on the first unit. Liljegren has three goals, 20 assists and 115 blocked shots in 52 appearances. Liljegren will replace Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) in the lineup.