During the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dominant 7–2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson exited the game in the third period due to an upper-body injury. The veteran blueliner had been having one of his best performances of the season, scoring in the first period and adding an assist before being forced out of action. His goal extended his point streak to a career-best nine games—a run that now stands tied for the second-longest by a defenseman in Maple Leafs franchise history. Over that stretch, Ekman-Larsson has tallied three goals and nine assists, showcasing just how valuable he has become to Toronto’s back end.
Maple Leafs defenceman injured against the Penguins
