Tavares, Marner show instant chemistry as Leafs down Sens in pre-season action
LUCAN, Ont. — In the hours after the Maple Leafs signed John Tavares this summer, Mike Babcock mused about playing his shiny new centre alongside Mitch Marner.
After just one pre-season game, Toronto’s head coach must be smiling at what the finished product could eventually look like.
Tavares and Marner combined for six points Tuesday as the Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 in the opener of the NHL exhibition schedule for both clubs.
“They had a good night,” said Babcock, trying to downplay the performance. “We got a lot of good signs.”