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Maple Leafs Beat Flyers 5-2 as Tanev Leaves on Stretcher, Later Discharged

Philadelphia generated volume without finish, with Dan Vladar pulled in the third period.

Overview

  • Auston Matthews scored, John Tavares logged two assists, and rookie Easton Cowan netted his first NHL goal in Toronto’s win.
  • Chris Tanev collided with Matvei Michkov in the third period, was immobilized and taken off on a stretcher, and Michkov received a minor for interference.
  • The Maple Leafs said Tanev was evaluated overnight in Philadelphia for precautionary reasons, was discharged in the morning, and returned to Toronto.
  • Flyers starter Dan Vladar allowed four goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Aleksei Kolosov early in the final frame.
  • Philadelphia out-attempted Toronto 72–50 but missed or had many shots blocked, while the Flyers’ penalty kill ran its streak to 19 straight.