Tavares is even more important with the chance to eliminate the Senators for another crucial reason. When the Leafs have their opportunity to end a series, their star players stru

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares opened up about his concussion scare after a hard hit from Ottawa Senators ’ Artem Zub during Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Tavares left the game early in overtime following a hit to the head that triggered removal by an NHL concussion spotter.

TORONTO — John Tavares says the NHL’s concussion spotter pulled him from overtime on Saturday night with the Toronto Maple Leafs one shot away from eliminating the Ottawa Senators.