Maple Leafs lose Oliver Ekman-Larsson after on-ice collision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left the game against the New York Rangers due to an injury sustained during the first period. Ekman-Larsson collided with Rangers forward Justin Dowling, leading to a facial injury. He did not return to the ice after heading to the dressing room. This season, Ekman-Larsson has played nine games, contributing one assist. The incident raises concerns for the Maple Leafs' defensive lineup as they continue their game.
- •Oliver Ekman-Larsson was injured in the first period of the game.
- •He collided with Justin Dowling and suffered a facial injury.
- •Ekman-Larsson has one assist in nine games this season.
- •He left the game and has not returned to the ice.
- •The Maple Leafs are competing against the New York Rangers.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Lose $14 Million Veteran In Scary On-Ice Incident
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are in action on Thursday against the Original 6 rival New York Rangers, but unfortunately, they’re running into an injury problem that affects the back end.During the first period of the contest at Scotiabank Arena, the Maple Leafs lost veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson after he collided with New York’s Justin Dowling, […] The post Maple Leafs Lose $14 Million Veteran In Scary On-Ice Incident appeared first on HEAVY.
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