The Maple Leafs are placing forward Joffrey Lupul on the injured list due to the lower-body injury sustained in a victory over the Bruins on New Year's Eve.

Lupul, injured in the second period Wednesday night, is returning to Toronto for further evaluation, the team says Thursday. The veteran left wing has nine goals and eight assists in 26 games this season.

The Maple Leafs recalled forward Greg McKegg from the Marlies of the AHL. He has seven goals and eight assists in 23 AHL games this season.