Leafs D Sandin (neck) leaves early against Lightning
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Rasmus Sandin left Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period due a neck injury, the team announced.
Sandin, 22, recorded an assist and logged 8:30 minutes of ice time before his exit.
Through 32 games, the Uppsala, Sweden, native has two goals and 11 assists.
Selected in the first round (29th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft, Sandin is in his fourth season with the Maple Leafs. In 120 career games, Sandin has eight goals and 41 points.
Sandin signed a two-year, $2.8 million contract with Toronto in the off-season.