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The Toronto Maple Leafs have designated forward John Tavares as week-to-week due to a lower-body injury, the team revealed on Saturday. The 36-year-old veteran could be sidelined for as long as six weeks, according to a report from The Athletic.
Tavares sustained the injury during Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres when he was involved in a collision with Sabres forward Joshua Norris. He exited the game and did not return.
In seven games this season, Tavares has recorded seven points, comprising two goals and five assists. This marks his ninth campaign with the Maple Leafs and his 18th overall in the NHL.
Throughout his career, Tavares has accumulated 1,192 points (527 goals, 665 assists) in 1,273 games with the New York Islanders (2009-18) and Toronto. He was originally selected first overall by the Islanders in the 2009 NHL Draft.
Key Analysis
The loss of Tavares is a significant blow to the Maple Leafs, who rely on his experience and production. With a potential absence of up to six weeks, Toronto will need to adjust its lineup and find ways to compensate for his offensive contributions. The team's depth will be tested as they navigate a challenging stretch without one of their key forwards.
Originally reported by yardbarker.