Ice Chips: Muzzin absent from Leafs morning skate

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Jake Muzzin is absent from Leafs morning skate. 

The defenceman appears to be on track to miss a fifth straight game as he continues to work his way back from a concussion. 

Meanwhile, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews were once again skating on a line together. 

Bunting - Matthews - Marner  Kerfoot - Tavares - Nylander  Mikheyev - Kampf - Kase  Engvall - Spezza - Simmonds 

Rielly-Brodie Sandin-Holl Dermott-Liljegren Dahlstrom

Campbell (starter)  Mrázek

Erik Brannstrom will make his return to the lineup Monday night after being out of action for almost a week due to being in COVID protocol. 

The defenceman has one point in nine games this season. 

Matt Murray starting in net for #Sens tonight vs Oilers. Brady Tkachuk is good to go after missing practice for a maintenance day Sunday - Erik Brannstrom replaces Victor Mete on defence.

The Washington Capitals have recalled Lucas Johansen from the minors and placed him on their taxi squad.