Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares opened up about his concussion scare after a hard hit from Ottawa Senators ’ Artem Zub during Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Tavares left the game early in overtime following a hit to the head that triggered removal by an NHL concussion spotter.

TORONTO — John Tavares says the NHL’s concussion spotter pulled him from overtime on Saturday night with the Toronto Maple Leafs one shot away from eliminating the Ottawa Senators.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators are preparing for Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday night. The past three games have gone to overtime, and Jake Sanderson saved Ottawa’s season on Saturday in sudden death.