Clear-headed Campbell looks to bounce back in duel with Demko

SPORTSCENTRE Reporter

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The Maple Leafs (optional) and Vancouver Canucks skated on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. 

Jack Campbell will start for the first time since allowing five goals on 25 shots and being pulled last Saturday.

"He's had enough time here from the last game to clear his head and the way this league works and the way the games come at you, you do forget about games pretty quickly," coach Sheldon Keefe said. "I know I certainly have."

Campbell looked so shaky in his last start in Detroit that Keefe felt compelled to remove him from the game even with the Leafs leading 7-5 in the third period.

"Soupy's a gamer," said left winger Michael Bunting. "He's looking forward to getting back in the net and proving he is a great goaltender. We have all the faith in the world in him and are behind him."

The Leafs didn't provide much support to Petr Mrazek on Wednesday during a listless loss to the lowly Buffalo Sabres. In the third period, fans showered Mrazek with some Bronx cheers following easy saves. 

During an All-Star calibre first half of the season Campbell, who's nicknamed "Soupy," was serenaded with cheers of "Soooup" after saves. Saturday will be Campbell's first game in front of a full Scotiabank Arena since December. 

"The last time Jack played in front of our fans, he was outstanding and the fans learned to appreciate that and acknowledge that and they were a big part of that," Keefe pointed out. "I'm sure they're going to welcome him back in the building nicely tonight. It's a good chance for him to get back rolling."

Mrazek started consecutive games for the first time as a Leaf this week, which allowed Campbell to spend time working out the kinks in his game with goalie coach Steve