You stand up for one another, whether you feel it’s right or wrong. I don’t know what more I need to say than that. “You’re not taking a backwards step to anybody. “It’s playoff hockey, first and foremost,” Foligno added. We handled it, moved on and played hockey. “I’m sure (the Canadiens) would feel the same way if it was their captain laying on the ice. “Whether you feel one way or another about it, our captain’s laying on the ice,” he explained. The more he was pressed about it, the more irritated Foligno became. Although he made it clear Perry’s move was unintentional, the former Columbus Blue Jacket said it was imperative vengeance be sought. I think it just addresses the situation and everyone moves on.”įoligno continued being asked about the incident in the post-game press conference. I don’t think it was malicious, but our captain’s lying on the ice. “Our captain’s laying on the ice it’s nothing more than that,” Foligno explained. The two players immediately fought after the faceoff, at Foligno’s insistence. When play finally resumed, Foligno, who lined up next to Perry, made it known there would be a score to settle. Good teams overcome these types of things. “All our guys are going to have to play better. “Obviously, it’s a big loss for us, (but) we’ve got lots of depth,” Keefe said. He also gives opposing teams another threat to worry about after NHL goal-scoring leader Auston Matthews and playmaker Mitch Marner, his talented right-winger. With 19 goals and 50 points this season in 56 games - he was one of only three Toronto players not to miss a game - the 30-year-old centre provides a nice change of pace on the Leafs’ second line. Tavares is a key cog on a team with impressive offensive talent. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It’s a difficult situation for everyone.”
We had ample time to settle and regroup, but I thought it took us quite a bit of time to find ourselves after that. “In an empty building like that, it was probably the most uncomfortable situation I’ve been a part of,” Keefe said. His tests were negative, but he was going to remain overnight in a Toronto hospital for further evaluation.
After a lengthy delay, during which doctors from both teams rushed to his aid, he was taken from the ice.įollowing the opening game of the North Division series, won 2-1 by the Canadiens, Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said Tavares was conscious and communicating. Tavares attempted to arise, only to slump backward. Instead, his knee smacked into Tavares’s head. Perry, trailing on the play, attempted to jump over the fallen player. Tavares initially was knocked to the ice by Montreal defenceman Ben Chiarot.
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Tavares skated at Scotiabank Arena with fellow Leafs forward Nick Foligno (lower-body injury), who will miss his third straight game in Toronto’s playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was back on the ice for a skate on Thursday, one week after suffering a concussion and a knee injury in a scary collision. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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