‘Head of the snake': Teammates, opponents impressed by Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev
Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev (8) clears the puck in front of goaltender Joseph Woll (60) as Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (19) looks on during Game 2 of the teams' second-round playoff series in Toronto on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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