Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren will return for the team's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, he told The Hockey News' David Alter.

A high ankle sprain has kept Liljegren out of action since Nov. 2, when he collided with Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in the first period of the outing. He was later placed on long-term injured reserve and missed 17 games.

Liljegren registered one assist and six shots on goal in 10 games this season before his injury.

The Leafs also called up forward Pontus Holmberg from the Toronto Marlies ahead of their tilt against the Penguins.

Saturday's encounter will also mark executive Kyle Dubas' return to Toronto for the first time since he was fired as general manager of the Leafs in May. The 38-year-old was named Pittsburgh's president of hockey operations in June and, in August, elected not to hire a new Penguins GM, opting to hold both roles simultaneously.

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