The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators, and ahead of the matchup, they received some encouraging news on the injury front. Defenceman Brandon Carlo skated ahead of the team’s morning skate, marking his first appearance on the ice since undergoing foot surgery. While Carlo has not yet been cleared to return to game action, simply seeing him skating is a significant step forward for both the player and the organization.
Carlo stayed on for the Leafs’ full practice, a clear indication that his recovery is progressing well. Fellow defenceman Dakota Mermis also skated before the morning session, giving Toronto another small but welcome sign of improved blue-line health.