Auston Matthews tried his best to suppress a smile as he climbed on stage at a press conference Wednesday. But when Toronto general manager Brad Treliving announced Matthews as the next captain of the Maple Leafs, he couldn’t hold it in any longer. CBC | Sports News
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Maple Leafs captain John Tavares records 1,000th career point against Islanders
Bo Horvat scored 46 seconds into overtime as the New York Islanders spoiled a milestone night for their former captain John Tavares, who recorded a goal and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs to reach 1,000 career points. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Tavares scores OT winner, Andersen shines as Leafs get revenge against Sabres
John Tavares scored his 10th goal of the season at 1:45 of overtime and picked up his 400th NHL assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Leafs’ John Tavares set to return Tuesday after 7-game injury absence
Maple Leafs captain John Tavares will return to the lineup tonight when Toronto hosts the Los Angeles Kings following a seven-game absence with a broken finger. The 29-year-old suffered the injury Oct. 16 after taking a shot off the hand from Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Toronto native John Tavares named captain of Maple Leafs
John Tavares is the new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement during Wednesday night’s pre-game ceremony before the NHL season opener against the Ottawa Senators, filling a role that had been vacant for more than 3 1/2 years. CBC | Sports News
Read More »John Tavares, Isles send Canucks to 3rd straight loss
Calvin de Haan and Jordan Eberle scored goals one minute apart in the first period to spark the New York Islanders to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. CBC | Sports News
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