Not that it was unexpected, but the Maple Leafs gave veteran goaltender Matt Murray a late Christmas present on Boxing Day. The Leafs recalled Murray from the Toronto Marlies, with a start in one of the club’s games in its back-to-back set this weekend likely for the 30-year-old.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Dennis Hildeby from the Toronto Marlies, while Matt Murray has been returned to the AHL affiliate. This move comes ahead of the team's practice on Monday afternoon.

Matt Murray has been recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs, while fellow goaltender Dennis Hildeby has been sent to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs confirmed Thursday.