The Toronto Maple Leafs are inching nearer to getting their goaltending tandem again at full power.

Joseph Woll returned to observe for the primary time Monday as he continues to work in direction of a return to play following his go away of absence, which started throughout coaching camp.

Nevertheless, Woll will not be able to play as soon as his stint on long-term injured reserve is over, common supervisor Brad Treliving informed reporters.

The goalie additionally skated with the workforce on Saturday, however not in a proper observe.

Woll is eligible to play for the Maple Leafs as of Nov. 1, however regardless of persevering with to skate whereas away from the workforce, the goaltender will seemingly must take part in some conditioning video games with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies earlier than he returns to the NHL membership.

William Nylander additionally returned to observe on Monday after lacking Saturday’s sport in opposition to the Buffalo Sabres with a lower-body harm. Fellow ahead Calle Jarnkrok was absent.