Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left Wednesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period with a lower-body injury, and will not return. Ekman-Larsson went to the dressing room midway through the frame. It appeared that Ekman-Larsson sustained an injury after getting tangled up with Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond. Here is a video of the incident:
I mean, I think they're not booing for no reason, so I kind of just take it as it is and just have fun with it because, a lot of times it's fun, especially when you're out on the right side of it like tonight.
What is the news on Oliver Ekman-Larsson? Berube: Not bad. Tomorrow, we will know. Hopefully, he can get on the ice and see how it feels. That's what we're hoping. We'll go from there. That must be better news than you expected, given how much pain OEL appeared to be in when he left the game. Berube: For sure. Again, he has to get on the ice. I can't give you an answer until he gets on the ice tomorrow.
At any rate, we got into full analysis and breakdown of their 3-2 OT loss against San Jose. Firstly, they got a point, so that means the point streak is now up to six games (4-0-2). That said, there's no question that they let that game slip away. John Klingberg tied it with 1:25 left in regulation, then Alex Wennberg potted the OT winner. And yes, we did discuss the carelessness with the puck from William Nylander and Auston Matthews late in the game.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is turning back the clock this season with his offensive numbers, while still providing his steady defensive play. It should give Team Sweden's Olympic head coach Sam Hallam something to think about before the team's roster is due on December 31.
