Maple Leafs' McCabe Exits Game After Taking Puck to Face
Maple Leafs Defenseman Suffers Upper-Body Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe left Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers after taking a puck to the face in the second period. McCabe was hit by a shot from Panthers forward Sam Bennett and immediately went down to the ice. He was helped off the ice and did not return to the game.
Injury Update
The Maple Leafs have not yet released an official update on McCabe's condition, but he is expected to undergo further evaluation. The injury is believed to be an upper-body injury, and his status for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres is uncertain.
McCabe's Importance to the Maple Leafs
McCabe has been a key part of the Maple Leafs' defense this season, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game. He is a physical presence on the ice and is known for his strong defensive play. His absence will be a blow to the Maple Leafs, who are already dealing with injuries to Morgan Rielly and TJ Brodie.
Florida Panthers Win
The Panthers went on to win the game 5-2. Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart scored 10 seconds apart midway through the second period to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead. The Maple Leafs came back to tie the game in the third period, but the Panthers scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory.
Next Game for the Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs will next play on Saturday night against the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET.
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