TORONTO - Defenceman Jake Gardiner will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup for tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
He was a healthy scratch for the past two games.
The 24-year-old blue-liner will replace veteran Stephane Robidas in the lineup.
Winger Joffrey Lupul, who missed Thursday's practice with a lower-body injury, confirms he'll play.
He also expects to be in Detroit on Saturday for the second game in the home-and-home set.
James Reimer will be in net tonight for the Leafs, his third straight start after winning his past two games.
