Ducks' rookie No. 2 pick Leo Carlsson out 4-6 weeks

Field Level Media|published: Sun 24th December, 10:33 2023

Dec 7, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson (91) controls the puck in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. credits: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim Ducks rookie forward Leo Carlsson is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks with a sprained MCL in his right knee.

Carlsson, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, sustained the injury after Calgary defenseman MacKenzie Weegar fell on his right side, cause his leg to buckle in a 3-0 loss to the Flames on Thursday.

"I'm glad nothing was really severely damaged, but I kind of wish we had him," Ducks coach Greg Cronin said following his team's 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.

Carlsson, who turns 19 on Tuesday, has recorded 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 23 games this season.

—Field Level Media