The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a major challenge after losing Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a lower-body injury, thinning an already battered blue line.
Losing Oliver Ekman-Larsson is a significant setback for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He exited Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks with a lower-body injury and did not return. Head coach Craig Berube confirmed the team will re-evaluate him, but there’s no clear timeline for his return yet. Ekman-Larsson has been one of Toronto’s most relied-on defensemen, often playing big minutes and contributing offensively.