Tanev scored a goal and added an assist Monday in the Maple Leafs' 5-4 win over the Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round series.

EDGE Analysis

After managing just one assist in six games during the first round against the Senators, the veteran blueliner got a lucky bounce in the second period on a puck he flipped toward the net from the blue line, and it snuck under Sergei Bobrovsky's arm. Tanev had a productive regular season -- his 31 points in 75 appearances were the second-best total of his career -- but Monday's tally was only his second career goal in 67 playoff games.

Tanev scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs were two seconds from a loss when Tanev tied the game. While playing more time in a game with no impact on the season standings was probably not what the doctor ordered, Scott Laughton won it for Toronto 56 seconds into the extra session. Tanev's tally ended his 17-game point drought and gives him three goals, 18 points, 43 shots on net, 189 blocked shots and a plus-31 rating over 75 regular-season appearances. He'll be laser-focused on the defensive zone in the playoffs while filling a shutdown role.

Tanev was held off the scoresheet for the 17th game in a row in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev hasn't registered a point since returning from an upper-body injury that cost him six contests in March. In the 17 games since, he's racked up 38 blocked shots, a plus-4 rating and 12 shots on net, though he didn't block a shot Tuesday. Even with the missed time, Tanev is fifth in the NHL with 189 blocks this season. He's added 17 points, 42 shots on net and a plus-30 rating as a defensive ace in the Maple Leafs' top four.

Tanev (upper body) was activated off injured reserve, which suggests he'll be available for Thursday's game against Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 25 due to the injury. He has two goals, 17 points and 151 blocks in 57 appearances in 2024-25. Tanev's return will likely result in Philippe Myers being a healthy scratch.

Tanev (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Florida on Thursday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev looks set to return from a six-game absence due to his upper-body injury. If the veteran blueliner is back in the lineup, it will likely mean Philippe Myers is relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch. On the year, the 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:48 of ice time, but those minutes could drop after the Maple Leafs brought in Brandon Carlo at the trade deadline.

Head coach Craig Berube said Friday that Tanev (upper body) is "doubtful" for Saturday's game against the Avalanche, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, and there was initially hope that he'd be able to return to the lineup Saturday. However, he'll likely require at least one more game on the shelf, while his next opportunity to return will be Monday against Utah.

Tanev (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus Vegas, but he might be an option Saturday against Colorado, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has missed Toronto's past three games due to the injury. He has two goals, 17 points and 151 blocks in 57 appearances in 2024-25. When Tanev is ready to return, Conor Timmins might spend more time as a healthy scratch.

Tanev (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The move, retroactive to Feb. 25, is largely procedural as it had been previously reported that Tanev would be out until Wednesday against the Golden Knights. Philippe Myers should remain in the lineup in Tanev's absence.

Tanev (upper body) is feeling better, but he's still expected to miss Sunday's clash against Pittsburgh and Monday's game versus San Jose, coach Craig Berube told Mark Masters of TSN on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

That would make Wednesday's match in Vegas the earliest potential date for Tanev's return. The 35-year-old defenseman has two goals, 17 points and 151 blocks in 57 appearances in 2024-25. Philippe Myers might play regularly, while Tanev is unavailable.

Tanev (upper body) isn't expected to play Friday against the Rangers, but he might not be out for long, per David Alter of The Hockey News on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Craig Berube described Tanev as day-to-day and regarded that as good news after the 35-year-old defenseman was injured during Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over Boston. Tanev has two goals, 17 points and 151 blocks in 57 appearances in 2024-25. Philippe Myers will likely draw back into the lineup due to Tanev's absence.