The Tampa Bay Lightning line-up received a defensive boost as forward Tyler Motte returned to action after missing the last 10 games due to a hand injury suffered on opening night. He played 16:36 and recorded 3 shots on goal, threw 3 hits, and was credited with 1 takeaway.
For most of the night he teamed up with Alex Barre-Boulet and Anthony Cirelli and the line recorded three scoring chances and six shot attempts, but were on the ice for one of the Maple Leafs goals. Motte was also second on the team in shorthanded ice time with 3:30.