Tavares to be re-evaluated after suffering apparent leg injury
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New York Islanders captain John Tavares left Friday's contest versus the New Jersey Devils after suffering an apparent leg injury, and will be re-evaluated Saturday, head coach Doug Weight announced.
Tavares was helped to the dressing room by teammates after this play:
here's what happened to tavares pic.twitter.com/JSays0irvI
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The Islanders followed up Thursday's disastrous loss with a 2-1 decision over the Devils to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. New York sits four points back of Boston with five games to go.
Tavares picked up a helper in the win, giving him 66 points in 77 games.
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