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Maple Leafs’ Tavares back on ice, nearing return to practice
Forward John Tavares has resumed skating at the team’s facility and could return to practice by the end of this week, head coach Craig Berube told reporters Monday.
It appears the Toronto Maple Leafs are getting some positive news with their injured skaters.
Forward John Tavares has resumed skating at the team’s facility and could return to practice by the end of this week, head coach Craig Berube told reporters Monday.
Forwards Matthew Knies and Max Pacioretty also skated on Monday as they work their back from injuries.
Tavares has been sidelined since suffering a lower-body injury in practice on Jan. 16 and was ruled week-to-week. The 34-year-old forward and former captain has 20 goals and 42 points in 43 games this season.
Knies suffered an upper-body game against the Columbus Blue Jackets while Pacioretty is also dealing with an upper-body ailment after taking a shot off the head against the Columbus Blue Jacket.
The Leafs have a lighter schedule this week and don’t play their next game until Wednesday when they host the Minnesota Wild and then play the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
