What Happened
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was injured on a hit by Vegas Golden Knights forward Jeremy Lauzon late in Thursday's game. The collision occurred with under two minutes left in regulation, and Ekman-Larsson fell hard to the ice before getting up slowly and skating off on his own. He did not return for overtime. No penalty was assessed on the play.
Key Details
- Hit delivered by Jeremy Lauzon with less than two minutes left in regulation.
- Ekman-Larsson fell hard and was slow to rise but left the ice under his own power.
- He did not return for overtime.
- No penalty was called on the play.
- Ekman-Larsson recorded over 15 minutes of ice time, zero points, and two minor penalties.
What It Means
Toronto lost a veteran defenceman late in a tied game, forcing the team to finish regulation and overtime without him. The severity of the injury is not yet known, so his availability for upcoming games is uncertain.