Patrik Laine will miss six weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets because of a fractured clavicle.
The forward was injured when he was tripped by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman William Lagesson during the second period of Columbus’ 6-5 overtime win on Thursday.
Laine has nine points (six goals, three assists) in 18 games this season, including the Blue Jackets’ first goal Thursday. He has five points in his past six games (three goals, two assists).
The 25-year-old was out for nine games (Oct. 21-Nov. 9) because of a concussion and was a healthy scratch for the first time in the NHL against the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 19.
Laine has 388 points (204 goals, 184 assists) in 480 NHL games with the Blue Jackets and Winnipeg Jets. He scored his 200th NHL goal Nov. 11 against the Detroit Red Wings.
Columbus plays the New Jersey Devils at Nationwide Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, BSOH).
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