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The Maple Leafs have recalled Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick, 23, will likely be in the lineup tonight with Trevor Smith banged up and Olli Jokinen unlikely to play. Carrick has no points in 10 games with the Leafs this season, but has 20 points (5G / 15A) in 40 games with the Marlies.

Sam Carrick
Zucker left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Zucker left after a hard into the boards in the first period. Coach Mike Yeo said that Zucker is not expected to be back in the lineup in the near future. With Zucker out, expect Justin Fontaine to get back in the lineup on Tuesday after being a healthy scratch on Monday.

Jason Zucker
The Maple Leafs have recalled Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick, 22, has scored three goals with 13 assists (16 points) in 31 games with the Marlies this season. He spent five games with the Maple Leafs earlier in the year, but did not register a point. He could be in the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals.

Sam Carrick
Zucker (illness) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Zucker has missed the last three games with an illness, but could be back in tonight vs. Toronto. Zucker has 12 goals and four assists in 32 games this season. He will play on the fourth line with Ryan Carter and Matt Cooke if he can play.

Jason Zucker
Schenn will miss two weeks with a shoulder injury.

Schenn suffered the shoulder injury on a hit from Avs’ forward Nathan MacKinnon, who was ejected on the play. MacKinnon will not be suspended, but the injury to Schenn re-opens the door for Carlo Colaiacovo to return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch on Saturday.

Luke Schenn
The Maple Leafs recall Sam Carrick from Toronto (AHL).

Carrick was 'sent down' after Saturday's game, but it was simply a salary cap or 'paper move'. Toronto save $3,500 per day when he is not 'officially' on the roster. He played just over four minutes in his NHL debut on Saturday, so he is not fantasy relevant at this point of his career.

Sam Carrick