"Saying he has felt "99 per cent for 30 days," Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer told reporters on Tuesday that he hopes to return to the lineup "soon."

"The symptoms are getting better or almost gone. I think it's just a matter now of getting back into shape," Reimer said. "I've felt great the last five days. It's been a lot of fun."

Reimer was speaking precisely a month removed from the Oct. 22 collision with Brian Gionta in Montreal that sent Reimer's mask flying and put him out of action with what the club has since referred to as whiplash and concussion-like symptoms."