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The Bruins get back in action Tuesday night in Toronto with some new, albeit veteran, blood in Tyler Johnson while the Maple Leafs will be without captain Auston Matthews (upper body, day-to-day).

The 34-year-old forward — who has skated with the Bruins despite his uncertain status — took part in Monday’s practice and could make his season debut Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.