O'Reilly put up three assists Saturday in a 7-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The points are his first since his return from injury. O'Reilly started the game on the second line with John Tavares and Mitchell Marner on his flanks. It could be a preview of loaded lines the Leafs can roll in the postseason. It certainly was combustible Saturday.

O'Reilly (finger) played 17:03 on Thursday in a 2-1 overtime loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

He took just eight faceoffs but didn't hit the scoreboard otherwise. But O'Reilly was engaged and battling, and simply made each play look simple. He has a few games left to get his timing back before the postseason. O'Reilly's fantasy value may be limited as he does that, so consider all options until season's end.

O'Reilly (finger) will be back in action against the Bruins on Thursday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly will suit up for the first time since March 4 against the Canucks when he suffered his broken finger. Prior to his absence, the 32-year-old center was stuck in a five-game pointless streak during which he recorded 10 shots. With O'Reilly cleared to play, he figures to jump into a third-line center role and link up with the No. 2 power-play unit.

O'Reilly (finger) won't play Tuesday against Columbus, but he's close to returning, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly evidently needs to undergo another X-ray and a check-up before getting the green light, but it sounds like he'll likely be cleared to rejoin the lineup sooner rather than later. After being traded to Toronto from St. Louis on Feb. 17, the veteran forward picked up three goals and five points through his first eight games with the Maple Leafs before suffering a broken finger that required surgery.

O'Reilly (finger) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly is hoping to play at some point next week as he continues to recover from a broken finger suffered four weeks ago. O'Reilly wants to get in some game action before the start of the playoffs. which are slated to begin the week of April 17. O'Reilly has three goals and five points in eight games since his trade from St. Louis on Feb. 17.

O'Reilly (finger) is unlikely to play this week, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly's potential return to the lineup is more likely to occur next week. He has been sidelined since March 4 due to a broken finger. O'Reilly has three goals, two assists and 18 shots on net in eight games with Toronto since being acquired from St. Louis.

O'Reilly (broken finger) returned to practice Saturday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly has been out of action since March 4, a span of eight games. He will not play Saturday in Carolina but could return to the lineup within the next two weeks. O'Reilly has three goals and five points in eight games with Toronto after being acquired Feb. 17 from St. Louis.

O'Reilly has had surgery to repair his broken finger and is facing a four-week recovery, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly was doing well in Toronto with three goals and two assists in his eight appearances for the Leafs but will now have to spend the next month on the shelf. At this point, the 32-year-old center could be back just in time to play in a handful of games before the playoffs in order to gear up for a deep postseason run. With John Tavares (illness) also sidelined, the Leafs have turned to Sam Lafferty to step into the second-line center role.

O'Reilly will be placed on long-term injured reserve Monday after suffering a broken finger Saturday against Vancouver, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Reilly has three goals, five points and 18 shots on net in eight games with the Leafs since being acquired from St. Louis. He will unavailable to return until at least Mar. 29 against Florida. The Leafs recalled forwards Pontus Holmberg and Alex Steeves from AHL Toronto on Monday.

O'Reilly (undisclosed) missed the third period of Saturday's game versus the Canucks after blocking a shot with his hand late in the second, and head coach Sheldon Keefe didn't have an update on the center's status, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs will next practice Monday, so that's the earliest an update on O'Reilly can be expected to arrive. The center had one shot on goal in 11:11 of ice time Saturday, and his absence was noticeable since the Canucks scored three times while he was out of action.