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Maple Leafs lose Chris Tanev to upper-body injury against Avalanche

Toronto ruled the defenceman out for the rest of Saturday’s game after he left during the first period.

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File photo: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev skates with the puck against Vegas.
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Chris Tanev’s night ended early against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Toronto announced an upper-body injury and ruled the defenceman out as the second period began, Sportsnet reported.

Tanev left following a collision in front of Toronto’s net during the first period. Sportsnet reported that he appeared uncomfortable as he skated off; the report did not give a recovery timetable.

Tanev, 36, entered the game with one assist in five appearances this season. Injuries restricted him to 11 games in 2025-26, and he had season-ending core muscle surgery in March.

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