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Former Islanders Captain Out Week To Week

John Tavares will miss Saturday’s reunion after a collision in Buffalo left him sidelined with a lower-body injury, stalling Toronto's offense ahead of the homecoming.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:02 PM
Former Islanders Captain Out Week To Week
Key Things to Know
  • Former Islanders captain John Tavares is out week-to-week due to a lower-body injury.
  • Tavares will miss the Toronto Maple Leafs' Saturday game against his former club.
  • The injury occurred following a collision during a game in Buffalo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is out week-to-week after sustaining a lower-body injury during a collision in Buffalo. As a result, the former New York Islanders captain will miss Saturday's matchup against his former club.

The absence of Tavares leaves Toronto without one of its key offensive contributors ahead of the scheduled reunion with the Islanders.

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