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Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev leaves game with injury, status unclear

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:01 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev leaves game with injury, status unclear

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on October 10 in Denver. Chris Tanev exited the game in the first period due to an upper-body injury after only five shifts. Head coach Jim Hiller expressed concern for Tanev's health but stated he had no updates on the player's condition. The injury raises questions given Tanev's recent history of injuries, including missed games last season and core muscle surgery in March 2026.

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Status Watch

•Maple Leafs won against Avalanche 6-3 on October 10.
•Chris Tanev sustained an upper-body injury in the first period.
•Tanev managed only five shifts before leaving the game.
•Hiller mentioned uncertainty about Tanev's recovery timeline.
•Tanev has a history of injuries impacting his playtime.

Latest Updates

7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Breaks Silence on Chris Tanev Injury

What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Denver this Saturday, Oct. 10, in a tactically satisfying game that also raised concerns for head coach Jim Hiller and fans.The problem was that Chris Tanev was injured in the first period and could play only five shifts. After he left the ice, reports said […] The post Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Breaks Silence on Chris Tanev Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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