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Maple Leafs' captain John Tavares set to miss start of season
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Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares strains oblique
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Toronto Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares Not Slowing Down
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Report: Maple Leafs captain John Tavares suffers oblique strain
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins - Game #17 Preview
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares Hospitalized with Injury After Taking
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares Out Minimum of 3 Weeks with Oblique
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Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares out for start of season because
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Maple Leafs 2023-24 Season Preview, Part 1: William Nylander's
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NHL: Maple Leafs' Tavares expects to be back for training camp
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