Chris Tanev will be a game-time decision for the Maple Leafs when they host the Florida Panthers on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, TSN4, SCRIPPS), coach Craig Berube said.
The defenseman has missed the past six games after sustaining an upper-body injury on February 25 in a 5-4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins.
Tanev was a full participant in Toronto's optional morning skate Thursday and left the ice before Philippe Myers, who would play if Tanev does not.
"When I had Chris Pronger, how much he can control a game and he controlled in a different way than Tanev, but he controls a lot of the game for us in situational play," Berube said.
Tanev did not practice on a regular pair Wednesday but has been pleased with the progress in his recovery.
"Feeling good," Tanev said Wednesday. "Just progressing day by day on the timeline that was given to us. Just trying to get better every day. There was a timeline given to us so I'm just trying to check the boxes and when that's there, hopefully I'll be playing."
The Maple Leafs have gone 3-2-1 without Tanev, who has 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) and is +26 in 57 games. Tanev is fifth in the NHL with 151 blocked shots.
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