SPORTSCENTRE Reporter Follow| Archive The Maple Leafs held a skate (game group) and practice on Friday at the Ford Performance Centre.
John Tavares took part in a team skate for the first time since suffering an oblique strain on Sept. 24. "It was planned," said coach Sheldon Keefe. "He was in the morning skate group, which is a lighter load than the main practice group.
It's part of his progression. He stayed out after and got some individual work in. Very encouraging sign that he felt good." The Leafs will start ramping up the captain's workload on Monday and Tuesday.
Toronto will open the regular season with games against Montreal and Washington on Wednesday and Thursday before hosting Ottawa on Saturday Oct.
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