Maple Leafs Place Star Center John Tavares on Injured Reserve After Practice Incident [Video]

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares is headed to injured reserve for at least one week after sustaining an injury in Wednesday’s practice.

“Tavares out a least a week after practice injury from yesterday,” NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on X.

According to the Leafs’ public relations team, Tavares has a lower-body injury.

During a corner drill, Tavares’ left skate was crossed up with defenseman Chris Tanev and he fell to the ice in somewhat of a scissor split.

Tavares was visibly shaken up, but returned to his feet on his own and skated off the ice.

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The Maple Leafs will feel the immediate impact of losing Tavares, as the former captain has been a key contributor this season, tallying 20 goals and 22 assists for a total of 42 points in 44 games.

“He’s been a great player …