Toronto Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev released from hospital after scary on-ice collision | NHL News

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A very tense moment occurred for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday evening when their defenseman Chris Tanev got carried out of the rink on a stretcher after a shocking collision with the Philadelphia Flyers. However, the good news is that the veteran defenseman has been released from the hospital and will be going back to Toronto, thus letting the players and the fans breathe a sigh of relief.The occurrence took place in the course of the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where the concern for Tanev’s health overshadowed the team’s solid showing.

What happened to Chris Tanev during the Maple Leafs vs Flyers game?

Halfway into the third period, Tanev and Flyers’ forward Matvei Michkov collided at the Toronto blue line, and Tanev was immediately down. Medical staff quickly made their way to him as the arena became silent. Michkov was assessed a penalty for interference, and Tanev was carefully taken off the ice for examination.After the game, coach Craig Berube said that Tanev was talking and moving while he was being medically examined. His words were a great comfort for the already worried locker room and the fan base.

How the Maple Leafs reacted to Chris Tanev’s injury

The team captain, Auston Matthews, said it was a hard time for all, referring to Tanev as “He’s such an integral part of this team that brings so much experience.” It was even more painful since this was Tanev’s first game back after being sidelined for four games due to a shoulder injury.Before going back to the locker room due to his injury, Tanev had been a contributor to the goal scored by Jake McCabe with an assist, thereby showing how he is still relied upon for the defense. The 35-year-old has already completed more than 870 NHL games and is still considered one of the most dependable players in the league on the blue line.The waterboard from the collision would have been scary and very painful, but news coming in about Chris Tanev’s recovery must have been the best and most relieving thing for the entire Toronto area. His toughness and presence will be crucial to the Maple Leafs, who are trying to make a way through the season, with the fans already excited for his comeback on the ice.Also Read: NHL star Adam Fantilli surprises fans by dressing as Donald Trump for Halloween