Leafs' Tavares (illness) misses game against Penguins
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares did not play in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to an illness.
The team officially ruled him out before puck drop. Head coach Craig Berube described him as a "possibility" to play at the morning skate. Toronto went on to win the game 4-2.
The 34-year-old has one goal in two games this season, scoring in New Jersey against the Devils Thursday evening.
He had 29 goals and 36 assists for 65 points in 80 games last season for the Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs will next play the Los Angeles Kings at Scotiabank Arena Wednesday night.