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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Notches helper in win
John Tavares produced an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.Tavares has a goal and two assists over three games in February after returning from a six-game absence due to a lower-body injury. He's slotted right back into his usual spot on the second line and first power-play unit and hasn't lost a beat. The 34-year-old center is up to 45 points, 129 shots on net, 59 hits, 28 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 47 appearances this season. He's on pace for a significant rebound after slipping to 29 goals and 65 points in the 2023-24 regular season.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Thriving this season
John Tavares notched a power-play goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.He scored 41 seconds after having a goal disallowed on video review. Tavares has put up a point in each of the two games he's played since his return from injury, bringing the renaissance man to 44 points, including 21 goals, in 46 games this season. Tavares is thriving in the last year of his contract. It could set him up for a solid payday, unless he chooses to re-ink with the Leafs at a discount in order to keep the core four intact.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Grabs helper in return
John Tavares notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.Tavares saw 19:54 of ice time in his return from a lower-body injury that cost him six games. The 34-year-old center returned to his usual top-six role as well as a spot on the first power-play unit. Tavares is at 20 goals, 23 helpers, 125 shots on net, 57 hits and a plus-4 rating over 45 appearances. It's unclear if he'll be able to hover around a point-per-game pace the rest of the way, but he should give Toronto's offense a significant boost now that he's healthy again.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Playing Saturday
John Tavares (lower body) will return to the lineup in Edmonton on Saturday. according to David Alter of The Hockey News.Tavares has missed the last six games and will regain his spot on the second line, between William Nylander and Max Pacioretty. Tavares has 20 goals and 22 assists in 44 NHL games this season, including seven goals and nine points on the power play.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Could play Saturday
John Tavares (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Oilers, Mark Masters of TSN reports.Tavares resumed skating earlier this week and looks on track to return from a six-game absence. Matthew Knies (upper body) is also likely to return, so the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to make two roster moves to free up roster spots if both players are activated.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Resumes skating
Head coach Craig Berube said Monday that John Tavares (lower body) has resumed skating and will likely participate in a full practice soon, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.Tavares has spent the last week and a half on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury, but Berube is optimistic that the 34-year-old could be back at practice in a full capacity by the end of the week. If Tavares can meet that timetable, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to game action before the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Not skating yet
John Tavares has not resumed skating and does not have a timeline to return from his lower-body injury, Mark Masters of TSN reports Tuesday.Tavares was placed on injured reserve Thursday after he was injured at practice Wednesday. The 34-year-old was initially deemed week-to-week, so he should not be expected to return any time soon. Pontus Holmberg is projected to center the second line Wednesday versus Columbus. Tavares has produced 20 goals and 42 points across 44 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Lands on injured reserve
John Tavares was placed on injured reserve Thursday with a lower-body injury.Tavares was hurt during Wednesday's practice session and appears to have suffered a significant injury. In addition to placing the veteran center on IR, the Leafs announced that he is week-to-week moving forward. In a corresponding move, Fraser Minten was recalled from AHL Toronto, while Max Domi could slide into Tavares' second-line role.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Being evaluated for injury
John Tavares (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's practice early and is being evaluated, per David Alter of The Hockey News.Tavares is one of Toronto's top forwards with 20 goals and 42 points in 44 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Thursday versus New Jersey, then Max Domi might shift to the second line alongside Max Pacioretty and William Nylander. Tavares' absence might also result in Morgan Rielly serving on the top power-play unit as opposed to his projected position on the second group.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares: Overpowers Flyers
John Tavares scores a goal and added an assist Tuesday in a 3-2 win over the Flyers.The goal came on the power play, and it was his 20th of the season. Tavares has 15 20-goal seasons, which ties him with Evgeni Malkin for fourth-most among active players, behind Alex Ovechkin (19), Patrick Kane (16) and Sidney Crosby (16). Tavares' point streak stands at three games and four points (one goal, three assists; six shots).
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