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Chris Tanev Returns, Sparks Maple Leafs' Victory Over Penguins

12/25/2025

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev returns to the lineup on Tuesday after missing nearly two months.
Tanev last played on November 1 after suffering a serious injury against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Maple Leafs sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 15-15-5 record.
In his first game back, he helped the Maple Leafs to a 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh Penguins, finishing with a plus-one.

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev returns to the lineup on Tuesday after missing nearly two months.
Tanev last played on November 1 after suffering a serious injury against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Maple Leafs sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 15-15-5 record.
In his first game back, he helped the Maple Leafs to a 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh Penguins, finishing with a plus-one.