May 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) during the warm up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens before game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Maple Leafs captain, John Tavares suffered a serious injury after incidental contact with Corey Perry. During game one against the Canadiens, Tavares was hit by Shea Weber. He lost his balance and fell backwards, his head made contact with Perry’s knee causing a serious head/neck injury.
John Tavares suffers serious injury, leaves on a stretcher
The moment grew more horrifying as Toronto’s medical staff tried to get Tavares back up.