Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev out, Cole McWard in against Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs will make a change on defence on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Chris Tanev will sit because of planned maintenance, while Cole McWard joins the lineup, the team announced. The team has taken a load-management approach with Tanev, 36, who has battled several injuries the past two years. Tanev also was out for Sunday's game against the New Jersey Devils. McWard was recalled Sunday and played that night versus New Jersey. Watch the Wild-Leafs game Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+.