Vancouver Canucks forward Josh Leivo will miss two-to-three months with a fractured kneecap, head coach Travis Green announced Saturday.
Leivo was hit from behind by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden on Thursday.
Josh Leivo was injured on this hit by Nick Holden, which went uncalled.
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) December 20, 2019
Leivo left the ice favouring his right leg, smashing his stick in frustration before heading to the room. pic.twitter.com/Qa1WVqJR1X
Holden did not receive a penalty nor any supplemental discipline.
Leivo had been thriving in a top-six role on a line with Bo Horvat and Tanner Pearson. The 26-year-old was enjoying a career year with 19 points in 36 games, potting five of his seven goals in his last 10 contests.
General manager Jim Benning said last week that he wanted to add a top-six winger before the trade deadline. That desire is likely to intensify now.
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