Maple Leafs goalie Andersen leaves game against Sabres with upper-body injury
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An injury to Frederik Andersen has cast doubt on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending — and their playoff chances.
Andersen left Toronto’s 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Saturday night after sustaining an upper-body injury. He’d allowed two goals on 16 shots in the first period and did not return for the second after apparently getting hurt during a collision with Buffalo forward William Carrier.
“The other team’s doctor thought he should come out of the game, so he came out of the game,” said Toronto head coach Mike Babcock. “So once our doctor has seen him (Sunday) then I’ll have a better handle on what’s going on and I’ll be able to tell you.”
The Maple Leafs’ grip on third place in the Atlantic Division was loosened after losing in regulation for just the second time in their past 10 (7-2-1). With 85 points, Toronto has a one-point edge over Boston after the Bruins beat the New York Islanders.