Matt Benning is set to make his Toronto Maple Leafs debut Saturday against the New York Islanders. Benning will replace Philippe Myers and play alongside Simon Benoit. Troy Stecher will move up to the first pairing with Morgan Rielly. The rest of the Maple Leafs' lineup will remain the same as on Thursday night.
Matt Benning providing some veteran leadership on the Leafs' blue line
Matt Benning is nearing 500 career games in the NHL, as he sits 36 games away. A good stretch with the Maple Leafs, and he can get near that number this year.