May 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) is taken off of the ice on a stretcher after a collision with Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Perry (not pictured) during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
John Tavares’ injury was gut wrenching to watch. Good news has come this morning with his release from the hospital after being taken off the ice on a stretcher. The Maple Leafs captain suffered a serious injury after incidental contact with Corey Perry.