Lupul (lower body) is expected to practice with the team Thursday and return to game action sometime next week, Jonas Siegel of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lupul has missed Toronto's last five games, but an unusual week off in the Leaf's schedule may prevent him from missing any more. The 32-year old's play has improved from last year, as he currently possesses a full season 28-goal scoring pace this season after scoring 10 goals in 55 games last year.