Ducks' Leo Carlsson out three-to-five weeks after procedure ...
Ducks’ Leo Carlsson out three-to-five weeks after procedure on left thigh
www.sportnews.shafaqna.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Leo Carlsson:
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Injury updates in January 2026 indicated Carlsson underwent a procedure on a rare thigh condition (Morel-Lavallée lesion) and was expected to miss 3-5 weeks. This sidelined him during a portion of Anaheim’s schedule and potentially affected his Olympic participation plans. [Source: The Hockey News, January 16, 2026; January 24, 2026 report summarized by Sportsnews/Shafaqna][1][3]
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Before that procedure, reports noted he had been dealing with a lower-body injury, with the Ducks listing him as absent from lineups in mid-January 2026, and earlier in December he had returned from a prior lower-body issue. [Source: The Hockey News injury reports and CBS Sports recap][4][1]
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He had a strong start to the season but then faced a scoring decline since mid-December, correlating with the period of injuries and recovery. [Source: The Hockey News injury timeline and career stats context][1]
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For context, Carlsson has represented Sweden at the international level and was projected to be a key center for Sweden's Olympic team before the thigh injury potentially impacted those plans. [Source: Wikipedia entry and ESPN/NHL coverage context][5]
Would you like a concise timeline of Carlsson’s injuries in 2025-2026 with game dates and expected return windows, or a short summary focused on how the injuries affected his Olympic eligibility and Ducks’ lineup? I can also pull the most recent official team updates if you’d like.