Major update on Chris Tanev's health following dangerous collision on Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has announced that defenseman Chris Tanev has been discharged from hospital and will return home to Toronto to rest and recover.

Tanev collided with Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Flyers.

"He stayed overnight for precautionary reasons, but he's back here [in Toronto]," Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said Monday. "We've all spoken to him, and he's in a good spot."

Berube also announced today that Tanev has been placed on injured reserve.

“It's a tough feeling,” Toronto captain Auston Matthews said. “He's such an integral part of this team that brings so much experience. Anytime they're bringing out a stretcher, it's never a good feeling deep inside. So, we're all obviously thinking about him and praying for him and hoping for the best. Hopefully it's nothing too serious, but you never like seeing that happen.”

While it's not clear when Tanev will return, it's safe to say that the team will play it cautious given his lengthy injury history.