"As injuries go, this one wasn't bad for Pascal Leclaire. The Ottawa Senators goaltender was out only of action for just two weeks.

Compared to some of the injuries Leclaire has had during his pro hockey career this was a mere boo-boo.

However, this one was no less aggravating than any other injury.

So it is with relief that the Senators will welcome back the veteran goaltender for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Leclaire hasn't played since injuring a groin in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 14. He's expected to serve as backup to Brian Elliott Tuesday, but could be back in net as early as Thursday night against the New York Islanders.

"It is frustrating to miss some games," Leclaire said Monday. "I was feeling good and stuff and then you have to take a step backward and kind of rebuild everything.

"But, if you put it in perspective, it's not bad."

With Leclaire back on the roster, rookie Robin Lehner was returned to Binghamton of the American Hockey League. It will give Lehner a chance to play some game action. So far, he has played just one AHL contest and a little more than 34 minutes of NHL action in relief of Elliott."