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Leo Carlsson Out 3-5 Weeks, Olympic Hopes Dwindle

1/18/2026

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  • Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will miss three to five weeks after surgery for a left thigh Morel-Lavallée lesion, jeopardizing Sweden’s Olympic plans.
  • Coach Joel Quenneville hopes for a swift recovery and notes Carlsson had been playing through the injury.
  • Carlsson is the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft and has 44 points in 44 games this season.
  • His absence deepens Anaheim’s slump as Troy Terry remains injured.