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Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is being evaluated after sustaining an apparent leg injury during Wednesday's practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is “being evaluated” following an injury scare at the team’s practice on Wednesday. Tavares fell awkwardly during a drill and left the ice limping.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is being evaluated after sustaining an apparent leg injury during Wednesday's practice.

The Maple Leafs might have to find a way out of their losing streak without John Tavares. Toronto’s second-line centre departed practice on Wednesday at the Ford Performance Centre after he got tangled up with defenceman Chris Tanev.

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran John Tavares left practice early on Wednesday, apparently favouring his right leg after being hurt during a power-play drill, according to several media outlets.

Unfortunate scene during the Maple Leafs’ practice as the veteran forward was injured and forced to leave. More details below:

Former Maple Leafs captain John Tavares left team practice in visible pain on Wednesday, suffering an apparent injury during a power play drill.

Tavares, 34, has been pivotal for the Leafs this season with new captain Auston Matthews missing ample time at different points through the first part of the campaign. In 39 games, Tavares has scored 19 goals and provided 20 assists for 39 total points and a perfect point-per-game average even though he's already 34 years old.

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be without another major part of their offence after John Tavares left the team’s practice on Wednesday following an apparent injury during a power play drill.