TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 19: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) shoots the puck during the NHL regular season game between the Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 19, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Maple Leafs' Ekman-Larsson suffers lower-body injury vs. Red Wings

Josh Wegman
4 months ago
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson won't return to Wednesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings due to a lower-body injury, the team announced.

Ekman-Larsson exited the contest early in the first period after getting tangled up with Lucas Raymond.

The 34-year-old veteran has enjoyed a stellar campaign, leading all Maple Leafs defensemen with 31 points in 50 games and ranking third on the team in average time on ice entering Wednesday.

Ekman-Larsson was named to Sweden's Olympic team in January.

The Maple Leafs have already been without defenseman Chris Tanev since December, with no indication that he's nearing a return.

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