"The Ducks will be without leading scorer Leo Carlsson until after the Olympic break after the center underwent a surgical procedure to treat a lesion in his left thigh Friday. A team spokesperson said he is expected to miss three to five weeks, which also leaves his participation in next month's Milan Cortina Olympics in doubt. Carlsson, 21, had a team-high 44 points on 18 goals and 26 assists heading into Friday's rivalry game with the Kings at Crypto.com Arena."
"He did not play in the Ducks' 3-1 win over Dallas on Tuesday. Carlsson, a Swede, is one of four Ducks selected to play in the Winter Games. Sweden is scheduled to open play on Feb. 11, with the knockout stage starting Feb. 17. His injury, known as a Morel-Lavallée lesion, is a rare degloving condition in which skin and fat become separated from fascia tissue, leaving a fluid-filled space."
Leo Carlsson, 21, underwent surgery Friday to treat a Morel-Lavallée lesion in his left thigh and is expected to miss three to five weeks. The absence likely extends until after the Olympic break and places his participation in the Milan Cortina Games in doubt. Carlsson led the Ducks with 44 points, including 18 goals and 26 assists, and did not play in the 3-1 win over Dallas. The Swede is one of four Ducks selected for the Winter Games, which begin Feb. 11 with knockout rounds starting Feb. 17. He had 20 goals and 45 points last season, and the Ducks have won one of their last 10 games to fall to sixth in the Pacific Division.
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