Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott was absent from Monday's morning skate, but head coach Mike Babcock doesn't expect him to be sidelined long.

Babcock said after Monday's skate Dermott's CT scan came back negative, meaning he did not suffer a break to his left foot. He added Dermott is walking and should be ready to play in a couple of days.

Dermott left Saturday's game against the Winnipeg Jets late in the first period after blocking a shot on the inside of his left foot and did not return. In 35 games this season, Dermott has one goal and 12 assists. 

Babcock took the opportunity with Dermott absent on Monday to shuffle his team's defence pairings.

Connor Carrick slotted in with Morgan Rielly on the team's top pairing while Jake Gardiner skated with Roman Polak on the second pair. Ron Hainsey, who has spent the majority of the season with Rielly, and Nikita Zaitsev, who typically pairs with Gardiner, spent Monday's practice as the team's third pair.

Forwards Leo Komarov and Kasperi took part in the team's practice, but sat out line rushes. Both players are expected to sit Monday night for rest while Matt Martin and Andreas Johnsson re-enter the lineup.

The Leafs host the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.