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Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson hurt late against Golden Knights

The Toronto defenceman left after a Jeremy Lauzon hit near the end of regulation and did not play in overtime.

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File photo: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson controls the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left Thursday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights after a late hit by Jeremy Lauzon, Sportsnet reported.

With fewer than two minutes remaining in regulation, Ekman-Larsson went down and took time to get back up. He was able to leave the ice without assistance and went to the dressing room. He did not return for overtime.

Sportsnet's report did not include a diagnosis or a timetable for his return.

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