John Tavares - NHL News & Rumors

Moved to IR Tavares (lower body) was placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Impact Tavares was already labeled as week-to-week, so this doesn't impact his timetable. He sustained the injury during Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Buffalo. Tavares has two goals and seven points in seven appearances with Toronto in 2026-27. Nick Paul is likely to center the second line during Tavares' absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Tavares (lower body) is week-to-week, according to Mark Masters of TSN on Saturday.

Impact Tavares suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Buffalo. It's unclear when he will be available to return. He has two goals, seven points, 17 shots on net, five blocked shots and four hits in seven appearances this season. With Tavares unavailable, Gavin McKenna is poised to fill in on the top power-play unit, while Nick Paul will occupy a top-six role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen Power scores in OT to complete Sabres' rally for 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

Owen Power scored in overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from two goals down in the third period to overcome Kirill Marchenko’s hat trick and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Injured in third period Thursday Tavares sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Sabres, and head coach Jim Hiller had no update on the center's status following the conte...

Impact Tavares collided with a Sabre and came away worse for wear, leaving the game immediately. The Maple Leafs should know more in the coming days regarding the 36-year-old's status. Toronto hosts the Islanders on Saturday. Tavares had two assists prior to his exit, giving him seven points through seven contests this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs pair of power-play points Tavares scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Tavares was out of the lineup Saturday for the birth of his fourth child. He rejoined the Maple Leafs for the last game of their road trip and delivered a strong performance with his first multi-point effort of the season. The 36-year-old center is up to two goals, three assists, 17 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over six appearances. Tavares will continue to see steady time on the second line and first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guenther and Sergachev each have goal and assist in Mammoth's 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev each had a goal and an assist in the second period to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

John Tavares | Practice | October 12, 2026 | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares speaks to the media following Monday's practice.

OCTOBER 12 • NHL.COM

Back with team Tavares (personal) participated in Monday's practice, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact After missing Saturday's 6-3 win over Colorado for personal reasons, Tavares should return to the lineup against Utah on Tuesday. He has registered one goal, two assists, 14 shots on net, four blocked shots and three hits in five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 9 • 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.

OCTOBER 9 • 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.

OCTOBER 9 • 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

OCTOBER 9 • 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.

OCTOBER 8 • NHL.COM

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

OCTOBER 8 • 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.

OCTOBER 7 • 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...

OCTOBER 7 • 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

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

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

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

GAVIN MCKENNA notches 1st Career Point

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

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

OCTOBER 5 • 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

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Owen Power scores in OT to complete Sabres' rally for 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

Guenther and Sergachev each have goal and assist in Mammoth's 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

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