These are tough times, suddenly, around the Toronto Maple Leafs. They’ve had three straight regulation losses for the first time all season, and now there’s an injury to John Tavares. Tavares left practice in obvious discomfort on Wednesday afternoon after getting awkwardly tied up with Chris Tanev during a power-play drill.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is “being evaluated” following an injury scare at the team’s practice on Wednesday. Tavares fell awkwardly during a drill and left the ice limping.

The Maple Leafs might have to find a way out of their losing streak without John Tavares. Toronto’s second-line centre departed practice on Wednesday at the Ford Performance Centre after he got tangled up with defenceman Chris Tanev.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is being evaluated after sustaining an apparent leg injury during Wednesday's practice.

Tavares’ status for Thursday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils was unclear after an injury cut short Wednesday’s practice. Midway through Wednesday’s practice, centre John Tavares laboured off the ice favouring his right leg before limping to the dressing room.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Dallas Stars 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. And while it certainly wasn't the only reason they came up on the losing end, the club wasn't feeling great about a pair of penalties that were assessed to John Tavares.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is being evaluated after sustaining an apparent leg injury during Wednesday's practice.

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be without another major part of their offence after John Tavares left the team’s practice on Wednesday following an apparent injury during a power play drill.