Tlusty recalled for Habs tussle

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have not been able to avoid rough patches early in their games recently, but forwards Nik Antropov and John Mitchell did escape serious injuries.

Both made hasty exits in the Leafs' 5-2 road loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday, but there is a good chance that Antropov will return to the lineup against the visiting Montreal Canadiens at the Air Canada Centre tonight. Mitchell will miss 10 to 14 days.

Mitchell suffered a shoulder ailment midway through the second period when he was checked into the boards by Bruins veteran defenceman Aaron Ward and left the game.

His tender shoulder was examined and he will likely be off skates until the middle of next week to avoid contact. A good sign, however, was Mitchell engaged in some strength training and felt fine yesterday.