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With salary cap space, Leafs summon forwards Robertson, Simmonds from AHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forwards Nick Robertson and Wayne Simmonds along with defenceman Victor Mete from the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies on Sunday.

Toronto was provided some cap space to make the moves after goaltender Matt Murray was placed on long-term injured reserve on Saturday.

Murray, who was scheduled to start in Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators, is set to miss at least four weeks with an adductor injury. Erik Kallgren was recalled before the game to serve as a backup to Ilya Samsonov.

Simmonds played 72 games with the Leafs last season, recording five goals and 16 points. The 34-year-old is in his third year with Toronto.

Robertson, 21, flashed his potential in pre-season action, producing one goal and four assists in four outings but was ultimately sent to the Marlies due to not requiring waivers.

Mete signed a one-year deal with Toronto in July after six seasons split between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa.

The 24-year-old played 37 games last season with the Senators, recording seven assists on the year.

WATCH | Holl lifts Maple Leafs to 2nd straight win:

Holl plays give-and-go to score winner for Leafs in Battle of Ontario

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Duration 1:12

Justin Holl and Michael Bunting connected to score the game winner with less than two minutes to play in Toronto’s 3-2 win over Ottawa.

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