Lupul tallied a pair of goals in Tuesday's win over the Stars. That's back-to-back two-point games for Lupul, who has typically been a useful secondary scorer for the Leafs when he hasn't been banged up. Now that he seems fully recovered from a broken hand that cost him 12 games, Lupul could be worth a speculative add in mid-sized or deeper formats.

Lupul delivered two power-play points -- a goal and an assist -- in Saturday's win over the Capitals. The points are his first since his return from injury. He seems to have injected some life into the Buds' power play. Make sure you have him back in your lineup.

Lupul (hand) was taken off injured reserve in preparation for his return Wednesday versus the Penguins, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports. The broken hand cost Lupul approximately four weeks, but lengthy absences aren't new for the forward at this stage of his injury-riddled career. Though his track record suggests he'll miss time later on this season due to another injury, Lupul has been a productive player when he's been able to suit up. He collected two goals in his first nine games this season before suffering the broken hand.

Lupul (hand) will play in Wednesday's game against the Penguins, TSN's Jonas Siegel reports. Lupul will return to action after making it through a week of practice without setback. It remains to be seen which line he will skate on Wednesday, but he worked with the fourth unit during Tuesday's practice.

Lupul (hand) may return Wednesday against Pittsburgh if he's cleared by the team's medical staff, Darren Dreger of TSN reports. Saturday marked his 12th straight game missed with the injury, but he may benefit from the Leafs' three-day layoff if everything checks out OK prior to Wednesday's tilt with the Pens.

Lupul (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Red Wings, Mark Masters of TSN reports. As expected, the Maple Leafs want to give Lupul a few additional days to recover from the broken hand, so he'll set his sights on returning from IR in advance of Wednesday's tilt with the Penguins. Lupul will miss his 12th straight game with the injury.

Lupul (hand) practiced again Friday but isn't expected to make his return to action Saturday against the Red Wings, Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050 reports. Though Lupul was on the ice for the third straight day, he was still practicing in the maroon sweater worn by the team's other injured players. That would seem to indicate that Lupul isn't being viewed as a lineup option for the Detroit game, but with the Leafs off the schedule after that until next Wednesday, he should be ready to go by that time.

Lupul (hand) is nearing a return to game action, TSN's Jonas Siegel reports. Lupul's return will not come Thursday, but he has practiced two straight days, so he will have a chance to play in Toronto's next game Saturday against the Red Wings.

Lupul (hand) was on the ice for Wednesday's practice, Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050 reports. The practice marked Lupul's first with the team since breaking his hand Oct. 31. Lupul will reach the end of his projected three-week recovery timetable Friday, but he may need to get in some additional practices after that time before making his return to games. The winger had three points in nine games prior to going down with the injury.

Lupul (hand) did not practice with the team Monday, Jonas Siegel of TSN 1050 reports. Lupul was originally expected to return in the middle of this week, but it looks like his rehab process may have been delayed. The winger was off to a slow start before getting hurt, recording just two goals and an assist in nine games.