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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:

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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