Leafs’ Roman Polak out for remainder of playoffs

Warning, some images may be difficult to watch, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Roman Polak gets hit by Washington Capitals' Brooks Orpik and while falling gets twisted up and lands awkwardly on his leg.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Roman Polak will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a lower-body injury.

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Polak left his team’s Game 2 win over the Washington Capitals after twisting his right leg in the second period.

The Leafs are already down Nikita Zaitsev on the blue line.

Game 3 of Toronto’s first-round series with Washington takes place Monday in Toronto.

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