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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Absent from lineup
www.cbssports.comHere’s what’s known about Leo Carlsson most recently.
Carlsson has been out with injuries in 2026, with recent reports noting a procedure on his left thigh and an expected 3–5 week absence, putting Olympic participation in doubt. This followed a period earlier in the season where he had been one of Anaheim’s top scorers before injuries sidelined him. The Ducks announced the injury timeline in late January 2026, reinforcing that he would miss several weeks of games during a crucial stretch.[1][4]
Prior updates in late 2025 and early 2026 indicate he was listed as day-to-day or absent at times due to lower-body concerns, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining momentum for a young player under heavy workload.[3][5]
Additional context: Carlsson was named to Sweden’s Olympic team around the turn of 2026, but the thigh procedure created uncertainty about his availability for the Olympic tournament.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest local coverage or provide a quick summary of his injury timeline and current status from major outlets. I can also share a brief, at-a-glance timeline of his 2025–26 season performance and key milestones.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Absent from lineup
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