Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev sidelined week-to-week with injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is expected to miss additional time due to an upper-body injury, designated as week-to-week. Tanev sustained the injury during Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, in which he managed only five shifts. The 36-year-old has struggled with injuries in the past, missing 71 games last season due to various ailments. His absence could put pressure on the team’s remaining defensive players as they navigate the early part of the schedule. The Maple Leafs recalled defenseman Marshal Rafai and added Nick Blankenburg to assist in his absence. Toronto enters Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres with a 3-3-1 record, seeking to stabilize its performance in Tanev's absence.

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