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Maple Leafs centre John Tavares (91) lies on the ice after an awkward collision with Buffalo Sabres counterpart Josh Norris (9) in Toronto on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Maple Leafs centre John Tavares out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Oct 17, 2026 | 12:01 PM

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs will have to get used to life minus another key piece.

The club announced Saturday before facing the New York Islanders that John Tavares is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Toronto added that the timeline designation means the veteran centre could miss up to six weeks. Tavares has two goals and five assists in seven games this season.

The 36-year-old was involved in an awkward collision with Buffalo Sabres opposite Josh Norris in Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss at Scotiabank Arena.