Leafs’ Johnsson leaves game vs. Golden Knights with leg injury

Andreas Johnsson would need help leaving the ice after an awkward collision with Brayden McNabb.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson left Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights due to a leg injury and did not return.

Johnsson suffered the injury in the second period after an awkward collision with Brayden McNabb. McNabb was assessed a two-minute penalty on the play.

Johnsson scored his 15th goal of the season earlier in the game. The 24-year-old has 16 assists to go with the 15 goals in 2018-19.

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