Tavares logged an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares' 16:32 of ice time was his highest mark since he saw 18:48 on Opening Night. The 34-year-old has three points, 15 shots on net, four hits, four PIM and a minus-2 rating over five appearances this season. Tavares has often centered the third line at even strength, but a spot on the top power-play unit should keep his offense at a viable level for fantasy managers.

Tavares scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares returned to the ice after a one-game absence due to an illness and managed to find the back of the net for the second game in a row, this time on the power play following setups from Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews in the third period. Tavares will aim to keep his scoring streak alive when facing the Rangers on Saturday knowing he has two goals on five shots over his last two contests.

Tavares (illness) practiced Tuesday, Nick Barden of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares should be available to return Wednesday against the Kings after sitting out Saturday's 4-2 win over Pittsburgh and Monday's practice because of an illness. During Tuesday's session, he skated on the second line and worked on the top power-play combination. Tavares has one goal on six shots through two appearances this season.

Tavares (illness) won't play Saturday against Pittsburgh, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares will miss at least one contest after being absent from Saturday's morning skate. He has one goal on six shots in two outings this campaign. Due to Tavares' absence, Max Domi will shift to center in Saturday's contest, while Ryan Reaves will draw back into the lineup.

Tavares (illness) could miss Saturday's contest against the Penguins, David Alter of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares missed Saturday's morning skate with an illness, though he's a "possibility" to play Saturday night against the Penguins, per coach Craig Berube. The 34-year-old Tavares has a goal through two games to start the season.

Tavares scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares broke in on Jacob Markstrom and scored from the slot on a nice touch feed from Max Domi. The former captain has come into 2024-25 looking freer and lighter, perhaps because he's no longer carrying the weight of the C on his jersey. Tavares, who put up 65 points in 80 games last season, could rebound to the mid-70s with this reduced pressure.

Tavares (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Detroit,

EDGE Analysis

Tavares has missed the last week of action but will be ready for the start of the season. The 34-year-old center had 29 goals and 36 assists in 80 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs in 2023-24. Tavares will occupy a top-six role and see time on the first power-play unit during the 2024-25 campaign.

Tavares is dealing with a lower-body injury and will not skate Friday as a result.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares took a hit from Montreal's Michael Pezzetta in Thursday's preseason contest, which has given the former an injury designation. Tavares returned to the game after taking the hit and even scored a goal -- this could be a sign that the injury is not overly serious, but more of a precautionary move by the team. Expect an update on the status of the 34-year-old ahead of Saturday's rematch versus Montreal.

Tavares scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares tied the game 2-2 on the man advantage late in the second period, beating Linus Ullmark with a turnaround wrister for his first goal of the playoffs. The 33-year-old Tavares finished the regular season with at least one goal in each of his final four contests. He tallied 29 goals and 65 points across 80 outings this year.

Tavares scored his 27th goal of the season Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Tavares has three goals in his last two games after putting up just one in his previous 10. His overall production has dropped off a bit (63 points in 78 games), but those 27 goals are right in line with every other season in Toronto. Tavares' shooting percentage (9.9) is well below his career mark of 12.8, so that bears watching heading into 2024-25.