Maurice: Laine's leg injury not believed to be long term

The Winnipeg Jets received a scare Tuesday, as superstar winger Patrik Laine was injured blocking a shot early in the second period.

The Finnish sniper did not return to the game.

Laine suffered the injury after blocking a shot by Los Angeles Kings blue-liner Alec Martinez. He skated just 16 seconds of the second period before he was helped off of the ice.

Following the game, Jets coach Paul Maurice noted that Laine had been checked by doctors, and that he believes the injury is not long term.

A significant loss of time for Laine would be a big blow for the Jets, as he's tallied 43 goals and 25 assists across 72 games this season.