sentences:  He switched to number 24 in Toronto as number 11 (which he wore in Tampa Bay) was taken by Zach Hyman.Boyle was slotted on the fourth line primarily centreing Matt Martin and Nikita Soshnikov (with Kasperi Kapanen filling in following a late season injury by Soshnikov).Boyle's offensive production declined as a result of the decreased ice time, but his faceoff abilities allowed the team to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in four years.