It sounds like the Toronto Maple Leafs may have escaped a worst-case scenario when it comes to Chris Tanev.

Leafs coach Craig Berube told reporters Wednesday that the defenceman is feeling better but “questionable right now” after suffering an upper-body injury Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, per Terry Koshan of Postmedia.

The shot-blocking specialist left the ice early in the second period after an inadvertent hit to the head by Devils forward Dawson Mercer. The back of Mercer’s head appeared to collide with Tanev’s face during a net-front battle.

Tanev stayed down on the ice for a few moments before skating off with the help of defence partner Jake McCabe and a team trainer.

The 35-year-old is in the midst of his second season in Toronto after signing a six-year, $27-mil

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