"On Wednesday night in the game against the Detroit Red Wings, Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury on what appeared to be an innocent play in the Red Wings' zone during the first period. In battling for the loose puck against Detroit forward Lucas Raymond, the 34-year-old Leafs defenseman fell awkwardly to the ice. Ekman-Larsson would leave the game after just less than two minutes of ice time and would not return."
"After all, Ekman-Larsson had been one of the more reliable defenseman for Toronto this season both offensively and defensively. In 49 games, he has recorded eight goals, 23 assists for 31 points, along with 41 blocks and 62 hits while averaging close to 21 minutes of ice time per night."
Multiple Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen have missed significant time this season, including Chris Tanev, Brandon Carlo, Morgan Rielly, Simon Benoit, Jake McCabe and Dakota Mermis. Oliver Ekman-Larsson suffered a lower-body injury Wednesday in Detroit after falling awkwardly while battling for a loose puck with Lucas Raymond; he left after under two minutes of ice time and did not return. Head coach Craig Berube said the injury status was unknown and "will know more tomorrow", with an off-day delaying updates until Friday. Ekman-Larsson has eight goals and 23 assists in 49 games, 41 blocks, 62 hits, and averages about 21 minutes per night. The injury could affect his availability for Sweden at the 2026 Olympics.
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