John Tavares has been named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto unveiled Tavares\' new \"C\" as part of the pregame introduction for the team\'s season opener Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. Forwards Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and defenseman Morgan Rielly were named alternate captains.
Matthews scored twice in Toronto\'s four-goal second period, and the Leafs won 5-3.
Via ESPN.com