The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without Zach Hyman for at least three weeks as the forward is sidelined with an ankle sprain, the team announced Thursday.

Hyman, 26, suffered the injury when he slid feetfirst into the boards while chasing a loose puck during Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils.

In 32 games this season, Hyman has recorded seven goals and eight assists.

Thursday's 6-1 victory against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Place marked the third game of the 2018-19 campaign that Hyman has missed after playing all 82 in each of the previous two seasons.

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