Muzzin exits vs. Lightning with hand injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin exited Tuesday's contest versus the Tampa Bay Lightning with a hand injury and won't return, the team announced.

Muzzin blocked a Victor Hedman shot late in the second period and didn't come out for the final frame. The Leafs didn't have an update on his status following their 4-3 victory, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.

Toronto is currently without blue-liners Morgan Rielly and Cody Ceci, who are each out with long-term injuries. Muzzin missed one month earlier this season due to a broken foot.

Muzzin signed a four-year, $22.5-million extension with the Maple Leafs on Monday and has arguably been the club's most reliable defenseman this season. The 31-year-old has posted 23 points while averaging just under 22 minutes per night.

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