John Tavares - NHL News & Rumors

Won't play Saturday Tavares won't play Saturday against Colorado following the birth of his child, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Tavares didn't practice Friday, and he'll be held out of game action a day later after his family welcomed their fourth child. Zack MacEwen and Miles Wood are candidates to enter the lineup Saturday, while Tavares' next opportunity to suit up will be Tuesday against Utah.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Tavares abruptly leaves the Maple Leafs The veteran forward's unexpected absence leaves questions as the Leafs are out West on a road trip.

5 HOURS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Doesn't practice Friday Tavares missed Friday's practice for personal reasons, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact It remains to be seen whether Tavares will be available for Saturday's game in Colorado. If Tavares does miss the game, then Nick Paul will probably move up to the second line, while Zack MacEwen might play after spending four straight games as a healthy scratch.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit

Trevor Connelly scored in the fifth round of the shootout, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

John Tavares | Pre Game at Vegas Golden Knights | October 8, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares speaks to the media ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game at Vegas Golden Knights | October 8, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Nets first goal of campaign Tavares scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Tavares helped spark the Maple Leafs' offense with a second-period tally to answer the game's first three goals from Nashville. This was Tavares' first goal of the season, along with two assists, 14 shots on net, four blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-2 rating. The 36-year-old center continues to fill a second-line role and a spot on the first power-play unit. He's reached the 70-point mark in four of the last five years and could do so again in 2026-27 as long as his usage is steady.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McKenna scores first NHL goal in Leafs 5-4 OT win | Toronto Maple Leafs TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (2-2-0, 4 POINTS) vs. **NASHVILLE (1-1-1, 3 POINTS) **October 6, 2026 GAME SUMMARY | EVENT SUMMARY | FACE-OFF SUMMARY PL...

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Matthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4

Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds left in overtime, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 comeback win over the Nashville Predators

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gavin McKenna has his 1st NHL POINT! 🍎🍏🍎

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

GAVIN MCKENNA notches 1st Career Point

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

John Tavares | Practice | October 5, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares speaks to the media following Monday's practice.

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

John Tavares | Post Game vs Montreal Canadiens | September 29, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares speaks with the media following the Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Montreal Canadiens | September 29, 2026

SEPTEMBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Dobes STEALS Tavares' stick! 🤣

SEPTEMBER 30 • YOUTUBE

John Tavares | Training Camp | September 28, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares speaks with the media following Monday's practice.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

Toronto's Gavin McKenna headlines a talent-heavy, exciting NHL rookie class

Gavin McKenna is in the spotlight as the top draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing in one of the NHL's most intense markets

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Ottawa Senators | September 23, 2026

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

John Tavares | Post Game vs Ottawa Senators | September 23, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares speaks with the media following the Leafs' 6-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • NHL.COM

Earns three points Wednesday Tavares scored a goal on five shots, added two assists, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-1 preseason win over the Senators.

Impact Tavares was one of three Maple Leafs to record three points in the game. The 36-year-old center looks ready to roll after this performance. He's topped the 70-point mark in four of the last five years, and he'll be in position to keep producing on offense while occupying a second-line role and a spot on the first power-play unit to begin 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

McKENNA finds the SCORESHEET!!! 🍎🍎

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Gavin McKenna's FIRST POINT on NHL ice!

SEPTEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Pavel Dorofeyev and Brady Tkachuk are among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Pavel Dorofeyev with the New York Rangers, Brady Tkachuk with the Florida Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky with the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the familiar NHL faces in new places...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

John Tavares | Training Camp | September 17, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares addresses the media at day one of training camp.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Group 1 Full Media Availability | Training Camp | September 17, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares, William Nylander and Gavin McKenna address the media at day one of training camp.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

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Connelly's SO goal lifts Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 4-3 after rallying from a 3-goal deficit

Matthews scores OT winner, McKenna gets his first NHL goal, as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4

Toronto's Gavin McKenna headlines a talent-heavy, exciting NHL rookie class

Pavel Dorofeyev and Brady Tkachuk are among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL