Maple Leafs recall Kozun from conditioning stint

Kozun scored the game-winning goal from the Toronto Marlies in their win over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Friday. (Paul Sancya/AP)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Brandon Kozun from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Saturday.

Kozun has been injured since Oct. 17 with a high-ankle sprain and was playing with the Marlies on a conditioning assignment.

The 24-year-old scored the game winner last night in Toronto’s 3-1 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs.

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In five games with the Maple Leafs (13-9-3), Kozun has registered one assist and has a plus/minus rating of minus-four.

Toronto host the Vancouver Canucks (18-7-1) tonight at the Air Canada Centre.

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