NHL injury update: Leo Carlsson’s Olympic eligibility questioned due to rare thigh injury

Leo Carlsson, center for the Anaheim Ducks, is expected to be sidelined for three to five weeks following surgery for a Morel-Lavallée lesion on his left thigh, raising concerns about his Olympic eligibility for Sweden in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Games. Ducks coach Joel Quenneville noted the injury had worsened, necessitating urgent treatment. Meanwhile, the team secured a comeback victory against the Los Angeles Kings, winning 3-2 in a shootout.