Leafs’ Chris Tanev Exits Avalanche Game Due to Injury Concern

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced during their game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night that defenseman Chris Tanev would not return to action after he suffered an upper-body injury in the first period. Tanev, who has an extensive injury history that includes multiple concussions throughout his lengthy NHL career, was limited to just 11 appearances in the 2025-26 season after mostly staying healthy in 2024-25, as he skated in 75 games in his first year in Toronto. Last March, Tanev underwent surgery to address a core muscle issue. The team stated he would be ready in time for this…