Maple Leafs announce controversial lineup change

The Toronto Maple Leafs made the call to remove defenseman Justin Holl from their active lineup earlier in the week, marking the first time this season that he had not appeared in a game for his team. In his place came young defenseman Conor Timmins, who played well and posted a +3 plus minus rating along with a goal in their 5-2 triumph over the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena. 

However, Timmins time in the lineup appears to be done, at least for now. According to head coach Sheldon Keefe, it will be Holl coming back into the lineup for their game tomorrow night against the Original 6 and Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens.

"I didn't intend on having Justin out for too long, first of all," Keefe said. "Like I said the other day, his game had slipped a little bit, but he's played a lot of really good hockey ... On his worst day, he's a top penalty killer for us."

The Leafs and Habs will get underway tomorrow evening beginning at 7:00 PM EST.