Maple Leafs’ John Tavares: Delivers assist Monday

Tavares recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Monday’s 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Tavares missed a little time during the game after he was hit in the leg by a teammate’s shot, but he was able to finish the contest. Reports of the 32-year-old’s decline have been greatly exaggerated — he has produced three goals, five assists, five power-play points, 27 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-1 rating through seven games to begin the year. Playing in the top six on a strong team should allow him to keep his scoring numbers high throughout 2022-23.

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