The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Wayne Simmonds for a little over one month.
According to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston, Simmonds suffered a broken wrist on Saturday and is expected to miss six weeks.
Wayne Simmonds has a broken wrist. Six week recovery timeline, as reported by @FriedgeHNIC yesterday.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 8, 2021
The 32-year-old left the contest against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period after taking a clearance attempt off his wrist. He scored twice before exiting.
Simmonds has five goals in 12 games for the Maple Leafs this season. He has played a significant role on Toronto's top-ranked power play.
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