By james art 
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blues defenseman Filip Broberg left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a lower-body injury in the second period.
Broberg collided with Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner in a battle for the puck 8:08 into the period. Marner landed on Broberg’s right leg, and Broberg wasn’t able to put much stress on his leg as he was helped off the ice in the Blues’ locker room.
The team announced later in the period that Broberg would not be returning to the game. Blues coach Drew Bannister did not have an update on Broberg’s condition after the Blues beat the Maple Leafs 4-2.
“He fights so hard for us and takes shots,” Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington said. “He’s a warrior after all.” I know he’s going to come back the best he can and when he can, and it was good to see the guys really step up and pick each other up.”
Broberg was signed as a restricted free agent this offseason to a two-year, $9.16 million deal that cost St. Louis a second-round draft pick in 2025 after Edmonton declined to match the Blues’ offer.
Broberg was tied with Jordan Kyrou for the team lead with nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 11 games to start.
“He’s a huge part of our D corps and our team,” Blue defenseman Colton Parayko said. “He plays a lot of minutes, he plays against a lot of the top lines and he’s just great to have in the room and he’s just a good guy. It’s obviously hard to see.”
AP NHL:
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner (15) controls the puck as St. Louis Blues’ Phillip Broberg (6) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton)