Matt Murray reportedly dealing with multiple injuries
The Leafs came into Sunday Night's meeting with the Red Wings with an 8-3-1 record in games on the second half of back-to-back games. Not bad for a team that just a couple of years ago had back-to-back games essentially penciled in as scheduled losses. Unfortunately, with their first round playoff opponent locked in and key players being rested, the Leafs iced a roster that was far from their best. The idea was sound - why risk someone like Marner, McCabe or Giordano being injured in a meaningless game? The problem is, you can't rest multiple important pieces on the same night when home ice has not yet been locked in.
During the first period, Wings forward Lucas Raymond lost his footing and slid into goaltender Matt Murray, who was facing the play and had his feet taken out from behind. It was completely accidental and there's really no one to blame, but Murray's head did hit the ice. Murray left the game and didn't return, it's unclear whether the team or the concussion spotter pulled him. Today at the morning skate, Sheldon Keefe provided an update on the Leafs' unluckiest goaltender.
According to Keefe, Murray sustained an injury to his head, not surprising, as it was an ugly fall. Unfortunately there's more. Keefe indicated that there are multiple other injuries to go with it. A fall like Murray's had the potential to cause injury to his legs, back and neck, it's not surprising that he's dealing with more than one sore spot. Of course, some of those injuries may have been lingering from before the fall as well. We can't be certain.
At this time, Murray is listed as day-to-day. According to Keefe, another update will be available soon. The Leafs will give it a couple of days for things to "settle" and re-evaluate Murray's condition before setting a recovery timeline.
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AVRIL 4 | 308 ANSWERS Matt Murray reportedly dealing with multiple injuries Should the Leafs just sit Murray out of the rest of the regular season to ensure he's healthy come playoff time? | ||
| Yes | 225 | 73.1 % |
| No, just bring him back whenever he can play | 83 | 26.9 % |
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