We just learned that Timothy Liljegren, a player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is seriously injured and will be out long-term, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Liljegren, 24, was limited to 52 games this year, in a season filled with injuries for the young defenseman.
Right before the start of last night's 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals, it was announced that Liljegren wouldn't play due to an upper-body injury, even if he was on the projected lineup earlier in the day.
While this doesn't look good for the Maple Leafs' defenseman, there's still hope to see him back in the lineup for the playoffs, but we'll need further details before confirming an official timeline for his return.
It's not surprising to see the Maple Leafs struggling to find consistency on the ice: they've dealt with a lot of injuries this season, forcing management to change the lineup many times. We'll see how this transpires into the playoffs.