The game takes a back seat in those circumstances.”Tavares was expected to be in hospital overnight, with coach Sheldon Keefe remaining optimistic. He’s the kind of goalie who rises to the occasion, and if he’s on his game the Leafs have their work cut out for them. “I don’t think Perry maliciously did anything. Montreal defender Ben Chiarot got Tavares at the Leafs blue line and he fell backward before Perry’s knee caught him in the head. Without TavaresIf Tavares’s injury keeps him out for Game 2 and longer, Keefe will have to dip into his depth.

Source: thestar May 20, 2021 21:11 UTC