The Maple Leafs could use a spark as they’ve lost seven games in row heading into Montreal to play the Canadiens on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Bo Groulx has been rewarded for his productive season with the Toronto Marlies.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n The Maple Leafs recalled the 26-year-old forward from their American Hockey League affiliate and he was in the lineup in Montreal against the Canadiens on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Leafs coach Craig Berube in the morning wouldn\u2019t confirm that Groulx would play, but in the pre-game warmup, Groulx was between Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson on the Leafs\u2019 third line.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to see guys and see what they\u2019re all about,\u201d Berube told media in Montreal. \u201cHe has had a very good year down in the minors. Very intelligent player.\u201d<\/p>\n Groulx indicated he would be ready for his Leafs debut.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not too sure I\u2019m in the lineup yet, but if I\u2019m in, it would be a very special moment,\u201d Groulx told media after Toronto\u2019s optional morning skate. \u201cI might have some friends and family coming over. I know a lot of people from Montreal. If I get a chance to be in, it would be a good moment for sure.<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cI have to focus on my speed. It\u2019s probably my biggest asset. Defensively, I think I\u2019m reliable.\u201d<\/p>\n Calle Jarnkrok was scratched. Jarnkrok will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and there\u2019s no reason why he should be in the lineup unless there are injuries.<\/p>\n Leafs need a spark<\/p>\n Riding a seven-game losing streak (0-5-2) since National Hockey League games resumed following the break for the Winter Olympics, the Leafs could use anything approaching a spark. In just one of those games have the Leafs scored more than two goals.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not about trying to climb back into the race for a playoff spot<\/a> in the Eastern Conference, as the Leafs were in last place in the Atlantic Division and were 11 points behind the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card spot. It\u2019s about getting some life from any source and Groulx could provide that.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Not only does Groulx lead the Marlies in scoring with 50 points in 57 games, he\u2019s tied for third in goals in the AHL with 27.<\/p>\n Signed to a two-year contract by the Leafs last summer, Groulx has played in 65 NHL games \u2014 all with the Anaheim Ducks in parts of three seasons<\/a> \u2014 scoring one goal and recording four assists.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Maple Leafs’ Craig Berube plans on using Easton Cowan ‘as much as I can’<\/p>\n![\"Anaheim](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0311-bo-groulx-anaheim-ducks.jpg\")
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