Gardiner has been out since February 25th but is expected to return tonight vs. the Lightning. Gardiner told reporters that he elected not to have surgery on his injured back which allowed him to return right before the playoffs. Gardiner was on-pace for a 40-plus point season before getting hurt, tallying two goals and 27 assists (29 points) in 60 games.

Andersen allowed one goal on 29 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Islanders on Monday. It was a much needed performance for Andersen, who was 5-2-3 with a 3.64 GAA and .890 SV% in 11 games in March. Tonight he faces the Lightning for the fourth time this season—he is 1-2-0 with a 4.15 GAA and .872 SV% in the first three meetings.