Campbell to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Ducks, Andersen out for back-to-back
Newly acquired netminder Jack Campbell will make his Toronto Maple Leafs debut Friday versus the Anaheim Ducks, he confirmed to TSN's Kristen Shilton.
Meanwhile, starter Frederik Andersen is unavailable for both of Toronto's games this weekend as he battles a neck injury that has him listed as day-to-day, head coach Sheldon Keefe said, per Shilton.
Depending on how his debut goes, Campbell could start Saturday in Montreal as well, Keefe added.
The Maple Leafs acquired Campbell and winger Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday in exchange for forward Trevor Moore and a pair of third-round draft picks.
Campbell was brought in to reinforce Toronto's backup position, which has been a glaring hole for the club. The 28-year-old posted an 8-10-2 record with the Kings this season along with a .900 save percentage and a 2.85 goals-against average.
The Maple Leafs enter Friday's tilt with the Ducks having lost two in a row, and sit one point back of the Florida Panthers for third spot in the Atlantic Division with one extra game played.