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Ducks’ Leo Carlsson Out 3–5 Weeks After Procedure on Rare Thigh Lesion

The recovery timetable puts his place on Sweden’s Olympic roster in doubt.

Overview

  • Carlsson underwent a Friday procedure in Los Angeles to treat a Morel–Lavallée lesion in his left thigh, the team announced.
  • Sweden is scheduled to open Group B play at the Milan–Cortina Olympics on Feb. 11, compressing decisions on his roster status.
  • The 21-year-old center leads Anaheim with 44 points in 44 games after a blistering start and a recent 15-game slump with six points.
  • The Ducks have dropped nine of their last 10 games and sit 22-21-3, four points back of a Western Conference wild-card spot.
  • He missed Tuesday’s game against Dallas and was out once last month with a lower-body issue, with no confirmation the absences are related.