Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out indefinitely due to a groin injury, head coach Craig Berube confirmed Wednesday.

“Chris Tanev is going to miss some time, significant time,” Berube said via Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun. “Groin. They’re looking at things going forward here, so I’m not going to speculate on what they’re going to exactly do, but he’s going to be out a while.”

Tanev did not play in Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old previously missed 23 games due to an upper-body injury sustained November 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

It’s a tough loss for the Maple Leafs, who are also without Brandon Carlo, as he works his way back into form after undergoing foot surgery on December 3. Carlo is skating with the team, and appears to be progressing well.

Dakota Joshua is also out indefinitely with a kidney ailment. Joshua stayed in Detroit for further consultation, after sustaining the injury during Sunday’s game against the Red Wings.

Berube also provided some brief updates on Auston Matthews and William Nylander, as the Maple Leafs prepare for Thursday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. Matthews skated at Wednesday’s optional practice, after being ruled out prior to warmups for Tuesday’s game due to a lower-body injury.

“He had a good day today. Tomorrow, see how it feels in the morning. He’ll probably go on the ice and and we’ll go from there,” Berube said.

Berube said Nylander’s status would be determined Thursday, based upon how he performs at the morning skate. Nylander missed Tuesday’s game due to a lower-body injury.

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz skated on Wednesday, but he’s still out indefinitely with no timeline for his return. Stolarz hasn’t played since sustaining an upper-body injury against the Boston Bruins on November 11. Berube stated on December 16 that Stolarz will see a specialist for the injury. Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby are splitting starts in Stolarz’s absence, with Woll operating as the true No. 1.

Toronto is coming off arguably its most complete win of the season, and will look to start the new calendar year with a victory Thursday.

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