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Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) skates with the puck past Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and defenseman Matt Roy (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Tavares scores in OT as Maple Leafs rally to beat Capitals 4-3

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Vancouver Canucks' Tanner Pearson, center, scores against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie David Rittich as Justin Holl (3) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pearson, Sutter score 2 each as Canucks beat Maple Leafs 6-3

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Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares, center, celebrates his goal with teammate William Nylander during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, April 4, 2021. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews, Tavares lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Flames

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Travis Dermott (23) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammates William Nylander, John Tavares and Jake Muzzin, left to right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL-leading Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 4-2

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Adam Brooks (77) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates T.J. Brodie (78), Jason Spezza (19), Wayne Simmonds (24) and Alexander Kerfoot (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

John Tavares breaks late tie, Maple Leafs beat Oilers 4-2

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Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rielly scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 5-4

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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) saves the shot during their NHL hockey training camp practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Weeeeee, the North: All-Canadian division stacked with stars

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his second goal of the third period with teammate Auston Matthews (34) during NHL hockey action in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner scores twice in wild rally, Leafs top Canes 8-6

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Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) checks Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Andreas Johnsson (18) as Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) watches during third-period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tavares scores in OT, leads Maple Leafs past Sabres 2-1

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Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) carries the puck under pressure from Toronto Maple Leafs center Nicholas Shore (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marchand scored twice in 3rd, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2

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Tavares back with Leafs; missed 7 games with broken finger

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) gets checked by Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo (25) in front of the Bruins' net during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rielly’s 2nd goal lifts Maple Leafs past Bruins 4-3 in OT

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Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares, right, celebrates his goal with right wing Kasperi Kapanen (24), of Finland, during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tavares will miss at least 2 weeks with broken finger

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Tavares injures side and will miss worlds for Canada

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New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz, center, gives instructions to Anders Lee (27) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The Islanders won 4-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lamoriello, Trotz orchestrate Islanders’ big turnaround

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) looks to pass away from New York Islanders' Johnny Boychuk (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 1, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tavares scores, Maple Leafs edge Isles 2-1 to clinch berth

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates his fourth goal against the Florida Panthers with teammates, including Auston Matthews (34), during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Monday, March 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tavares scores 4, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 7-5

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Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period of NHL hockey game action against the Buffalo Sabres in Toronto, Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tavares has goal, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 5-2

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A New York Islanders fan lets everyone know his opinion of former Islanders captain John Tavares, now with the Toronto Maple Leafs, before an NHL hockey game between the teams Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tavares gets hostile reaction in return to Long Island

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Andreas Johnsson, right, celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Johnsson scores twice, Leafs use 4-goal second to top Oilers

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