Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares took place in his second full practice since sustaining an oblique injury in late September and skated alongside William Nylander and Denis Malgin on the second line.
The 32-year-old continues to be cautious with the injury but says there is still a possibility he can play in the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.
Tavares says Wednesday is still possibility: “Chances continue to grow.” @BodogCA @RinkWideTOR Tavares played 79 games last year, scoring 29 goals and adding 49 assists.
Tavares has three years remaining on a seven-year, $77 million contract. Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced that Matt Murray would be the starting goaltender on Wednesday, while Ilya Samsonov would play against his former team, the Washington Capitals, on Thursday.