Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin leaves game vs. Lightning with hand injury

Jake Muzzin had to leave the game after blocking a shot from the Lightning with his hand.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin did not return for the third period of Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a hand injury, the team announced.

Muzzin blocked a shot from Victor Hedman shortly before the second intermission.

The 31-year-old has five goals and 17 points in 52 games this season.

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