With Campbell out, Mrazek gets chance to control crease

SPORTSCENTRE Reporter

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The Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes skated at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. 

Jack Campbell will miss at least two weeks with a rib injury. 

"He tweaked something a week or so ago, and aggravated that the other night in our game," coach Sheldon Keefe revealed. "We knew that he was uncomfortable after the game and yesterday he wasn't feeling a lot better, so they sent him for some tests and ultimately found out this morning that he's going to need some time." 

Petr Mrazek, who has started consecutive games only once this season, will now get his first chance to carry the load for the Leafs. 

"I think he's in a good place," Keefe said. "This situation, right here, is the exact reason why you go out and sign a guy like Petr to partner with Jack."

Has this injury contributed to Campbell's recent run of poor play? 

"I don't think it's been around that long," Keefe stressed. "I don't think that's anything at play."

Erik Kallgren has been recalled from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis and will dress as the backup goalie. 

"They really like him down with the Marlies," said Keefe, "His play's been good, but they really like his demeanour and work ethic and those kind of things." 

With the Maple Leafs' announcement that goaltender Jack Campbell will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a rib injury, Petr Mrazek will get a run as the team's starter. Head coach Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews, and Morgan Rielly all spoke about Campbell's tough break, as well as the opportunity presented for Petr Mrazek.

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Long-time linemates John Tavares and William Nylander have been split up. 

"Both guys, in their own way, haven't played to their individual standard," Keefe