Blues defenseman Philip Broberg left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a lower body injury during the second period.
Broberg collided with Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner while fighting for the puck at 8:08 into the period. Marner fell onto Broberg’s right leg, and Broberg couldn’t put much weight on it as he was helped off the ice and into the Blues locker room.
The team later announced that Broberg would not return to the game. Blues coach Drew Bannister didn’t have any updates on Broberg’s condition after the Blues won 4-2 against the Maple Leafs.
“He’s been battling so hard for us and taking hits,” said Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington. “He’s a warrior though. I know he’ll be back as best he can and when he can, and it was good to see 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 contract, which cost St. Louis a 2025 second-round draft pick after Edmonton chose not to match the Blues’ offer.
Before the game, Broberg was tied with Jordan Kyrou for the team lead with nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 11 games.
“He’s a huge part of our D corps and our team,” Blues defenseman Colton Parayko said. “He plays a lot of minutes, matches up against a lot of the top lines, and is just great to have around the room and a good person. Obviously, it’s tough to see.”
