Leafs expect F Ryan O'Reilly (finger) back before playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs expect forward Ryan O'Reilly to return from a finger injury before the playoffs, general manager Kyle Dubas said Tuesday.

Dubas said the team was fortunate due to the type of break the three-time All-Star suffered in a March 4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

O'Reilly had surgery three days later and was placed on long-term injured reserve with a timeline of four weeks.

Toronto acquired O'Reilly a