Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares Placed on Injured Reserve After Practice Fall

The veteran center is sidelined with a lower-body injury sustained during a practice drill, requiring at least a week of recovery.

John Tavares suffered a lower-body injury during a practice drill on Wednesday after colliding with teammate Chris Tanev and falling awkwardly.
The 34-year-old center has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least one week, per NHL rules.
Tavares has been a key contributor for the Maple Leafs this season, recording 42 points in 44 games.
In response to Tavares' absence, the Leafs have recalled 20-year-old forward Fraser Minten from the AHL, who has four points in 15 career NHL games.
The injury comes as the Maple Leafs, who have faced other key injuries this season, continue to push forward with a 27-16-2 record.