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• Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Twelfth hat trick of career

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Tavares scored a hat trick Monday in a 6-4 win over Winnipeg. It was his fourth hattie as a Leaf and 12th of his career, and his first goal was NHL point No. 1,047 for him, passing Henri Richard for 79th in NHL history. Tavares has taken a lot of heat from fans and Toronto media for his visible drop in foot speed and productivity, but this was a statement game for the former captain, who's riding a five-game, seven-point streak (three goals, four assists). Tavares centered Max Pacioretty and William Nylander on the second line and the trio looked sharp Monday. That's a hopeful sign for the Leafs and fantasy managers.

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• Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Registers first helper

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Tavares logged an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning. Tavares' 16:32 of ice time was his highest mark since he saw 18:48 on Opening Night. The 34-year-old has three points, 15 shots on net, four hits, four PIM and a minus-2 rating over five appearances this season. Tavares has often centered the third line at even strength, but a spot on the top power-play unit should keep his offense at a viable level for fantasy managers.

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• Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Scores PP goal in Wednesday's win

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Tavares scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings. Tavares returned to the ice after a one-game absence due to an illness and managed to find the back of the net for the second game in a row, this time on the power play following setups from Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews in the third period. Tavares will aim to keep his scoring streak alive when facing the Rangers on Saturday knowing he has two goals on five shots over his last two contests.

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• Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Back at practice

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  Tavares (illness) practiced Tuesday, Nick Barden of The Hockey News reports. Tavares should be available to return Wednesday against the Kings after sitting out Saturday's 4-2 win over Pittsburgh and Monday's practice because of an illness. During Tuesday's session, he skated on the second line and worked on the top power-play combination. Tavares has one goal on six shots through two appearances this season.

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• Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Won't play Saturday

  19D ago • By RotoWire

  Tavares (illness) won't play Saturday against Pittsburgh, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Tavares will miss at least one contest after being absent from Saturday's morning skate. He has one goal on six shots in two outings this campaign. Due to Tavares' absence, Max Domi will shift to center in Saturday's contest, while Ryan Reaves will draw back into the lineup.

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