Coyotes’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson leaves game with upper-body injury

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Arizona Coyotes defencemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) has suffered a lower-body injury against the Los Angeles Kings. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Arizona Coyotes defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has left Tuesday’s game against the San Jose Sharks and will not return after suffering an upper-body injury.

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Ekman-Larsson is arguably Arizona’s most valuable player, leading the team in time on ice (24:41) and is fourth in points with five goals and five assists.

The 25-year-old is in the fourth year of a six-year, $33-million contract.

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