Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson is expected to miss three to five weeks following a procedure to treat a rare left thigh injury, potentially jeopardizing his chance to compete for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics. The 21-year-old, who leads the Ducks with 44 points in 44 games, suffered a Morel-Lavallée lesion — a severe degloving injury separating skin from underlying tissue. Carlsson had been in a scoring slump prior to the injury after a stellar start to the season. With the Games beginning in 3.5 weeks, his availability is now uncertain.
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Leo Carlsson’s injury threatens availability for Sweden in Olympics
By mychabi2013
