Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment Thursday and is considered week-to-week, coach Craig Berube said.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube details how the team plans to move forward without the injured John Tavares.

With Tavares out for at least four games, a Maple Leafs team that was already light on centre depth will now see its options tested.