"The game was 1-1 when Tanev collided with the Devils' Dawson Mercer in front of the Toronto net. The play didn't seem sufficiently violent to warrant a major injury. But it seems that Tanev took the brunt of Mercer's shoulder to the head. According to renowned sports physician Dr. Harjas Grewal, the likeliest outcome for Tanev is a concussion. But it could get much worse than that:"
"Likely concussion protocol for TanevBit of a direct blow to his right shoulder too so that can cause a separated shoulder or broken collarbone but I think that's unlikely (albeit this combo happened to Mike Evans last night) https://t.co/rqmiNZEwMj- Dr. Harjas Grewal (@Harjas_Grewal) October 22, 2025 If the worst-case scenario plays out, the Maple Leafs could be without Tanev for an extended period. And, judging by the way Jake McCabe looked without Tanev, that's a potentially disastrous situation."
Chris Tanev exited early in the second period after a collision with New Jersey's Dawson Mercer in front of the Toronto net. The collision appeared modest, but Mercer’s shoulder struck Tanev’s head and Tanev appears likely to enter concussion protocol. The injury could also involve a shoulder separation or broken collarbone, though a structural injury is considered less likely. The Maple Leafs must reshuffle defensive pairings and rely on depth defensemen, with Phillippe Myers, Henry Thrun, and Simon Benoit mentioned as candidates for expanded roles. The team faces significant defensive pressure if Tanev is unavailable long-term.
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