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Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev Out for Significant Time With Groin Injury After Brief Return

Coach Craig Berube said the 16-year veteran’s groin setback follows a 23-game absence, with forward Dakota Joshua also out long-term.

Dec 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (8) passes the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Berube announced Tanev will miss significant time after suffering a groin injury shortly after returning to the lineup.
  • Tanev’s comeback lasted three games before he sat out Toronto’s 4-0 win over the Devils on Tuesday.
  • The defenseman previously missed 23 games following an upper-body injury sustained on Nov. 1 in Philadelphia.
  • Dakota Joshua remained in Detroit for treatment of a kidney injury and was ruled out for an extended period.
  • Auston Matthews and William Nylander missed the Devils game with lower-body issues but were expected to skate Thursday with a possible return against the Jets.