Montreal, QC (Best E Casino) - Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Bryan McCabe returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing the last 22 games with a broken left hand.

The injury occurred during Toronto's 4-1 loss at Montreal on December 15 when Montreal rookie Sergei Kostitsyn slammed hard into McCabe along the boards. McCabe laid on the ice, grimacing in pain before skating to the locker room, where he was examined by the medical staff.

In 27 games this season, McCabe has registered four goals and 12 points.