Maple Leafs Reporter Officially Reveals Mitch Marner's Unfortunate Injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs face a challenging stretch without star player Mitch Marner, who will miss his second consecutive game against the Philadelphia Flyers following his initial absence in the game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Fans concerned about Marner's condition now have their answer, and unfortunately, it's not the news they hoped for.
Marner Sidelined with High Ankle Sprain
As the Leafs gear up for the postseason just weeks away, the timing couldn't be worse. Marner has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, categorized as "mild."
Report: #Leafs Mitch Marner was revealed to have suffered high-ankle sprain last week. But a mild one..
While there's no set recovery timeline for Marner, high ankle sprains can lead to varying lengths of absence, from a couple of weeks to several months, depending on the individual's healing process.
Fans and the team alike are hopeful for a swift and complete recovery for the Leafs' forward, aiming for him to return to the ice at full strength as soon as possible.
Source: Hockeypatrol
POLL |
Do you think Mitch Marner will be out long term with this injury? |
Yes | 37 | 58.7 % |
No | 26 | 41.3 % |
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