Ducks Announce Timeline For Leo Carlsson's Ugly Looking Knee Injury
It certainly didn't look good when Anaheim Ducks star rookie Leo Carlsson had his leg crumpled under him by MacKenzie Weegar Friday night, and the team feared the worst, possibly even a season-ending injury. But the diagnosis is in, and it appears they've avoided disaster.
#NHLDucks Leo Carlsson has a grade 1 MCL tear and will miss 4-6 weeks, per @sjobergh. #FlyTogether
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) December 23, 2023
It's a grade 1 MCL tear, and Carlsson is expected to be out for 4-to-6 weeks.
Carlsson, who turns 19 on Boxing Day, had his leg bent awkwardly under him in the collision midway through the third period against the Calgary Flames.
Leo Carlsson goes to the locker room with assistance after MacKenzie Weegar falls on his leg. Hope this won’t be too serious 🙏#NHL | #FlyTogether | #Flames
— The Cam & Strick Podcast (@CamandStrick) December 22, 2023
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The No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has been treated with kid gloves by the Ducks, as they began the year with a "load management" type of schedule, having him sit out games now and again. In 23 contests, he's done well, with eight goals and seven assists for 15 points. He's played about 18 minutes a night.
Unfortunately, it'll probably be February before Ducks fans see him back in the lineup.
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