Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev left on a stretcher during the third period vs. Flyers

Kites forward Matvei Michkov collided with Tanev from behind and appeared to make contact with Tanev’s head. Tanev crashed to the ice, became immobilized and left the game on a stretcher. Tanev then gave a thumbs up to the audience.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed after the game that Tanev is undergoing further testing at a hospital in Philadelphia, and did not yet know if Tanev would return home with the team.

Michkov had no malicious intent, but he received a minor two-minute penalty for interference.

Here’s the piece in question, and we don’t necessarily recommend watching it:

Tanev played 14:50 and added one assist with a plus-two rating in 24 shifts before leaving Saturday’s game.

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