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“We’ve got some injuries, it’s a little tough that way,” Babcock said on Friday. “But we’ll get organized, get ready to play. Someone else will obviously get the opportunity (Saturday). We’ll know more after the (game day skate).”

As for Bozak, the sooner he returns the better.

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“I honestly have no idea,” Bozak said. “I’m starting to feel good out there. They’re skating me pretty hard after practice. It’s tough. I’d way rather play games than do those bag skates after practice.

“Hopefully I can get in there sooner than later.”

When he suffered the injury on Feb. 6 against Ottawa, Bozak had no idea he would be out for so long.

“It’s been tough, really frustrating,” Bozak said. “But it’s one of those things you have to stay positive and patient. It’s a pretty important part of your body that you don’t want to mess around with. It’s something you don’t want to rush.

“I’ve just tried to stay patient. There’s obviously frustrating moments but I feel good now. The symptoms are pretty much all gone. It’s just up to the doctors and training staff when I can get back out there for a game.”

Babcock said that Garret Sparks will return to the Leafs net against the Sabres after Jonathan Bernier started the previous three games. Bernier is expected to get the call on Monday.