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Gavin McKenna raves about John Tavares’ work ethic and character ahead of Maple Leafs’ return

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna can’t help but marvel at the way John Tavares carries himself on and off the ice. The veteran forward is set to return to the lineup this weekend as the Leafs play back-to-back against…

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Gavin McKenna praised John Tavares' work ethic and character ahead of the veteran's return from injury.
Tavares is expected to return to the lineup for back-to-back games against Montreal and New Jersey.
The Maple Leafs shuffled power-play units, moving Tavares to the first unit and McKenna to the second.

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Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna praised veteran forward John Tavares' work ethic, routines, and character ahead of Tavares' expected return from injury. Tavares is slated to rejoin the lineup this weekend for back-to-back games against the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils.

With Tavares returning to the top power-play unit, McKenna was moved to the second unit alongside other Maple Leafs skaters. The 18-year-old rookie expressed that he is taking the reassignment in stride while crediting Tavares for offering valuable mentorship and defensive insights.

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