The Toronto Maple Leafs transitioned their captaincy from the veteran centre to star sniper Auston Matthews over the summer. Tavares had worn the ‘C’ in hockey’s biggest market for five seasons. He wasn’t about to let any damaged feelings change his motivation or approach.

TORONTO -- John Tavares scored twice for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-1 win against the Detroit Red Wings in the Hockey Hall of Fame game at Scotiabank Arena on Friday.

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1. John Tavares scored twice, including an empty-netter with 1:30 to go, for Toronto.