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It was one goal, but it represented so much more for Maple Leafs’ Mark Giordano

He wasn’t even supposed to be on the ice. When the Toronto Maple Leafs printed out their roster sheets and distributed them in the Scotiabank Arena press box hours before Thursday night’s home game against the Washington Capitals, Mark Giordano’s name was absent from each, as is customary for players designated for long-term injury reserve.

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