Maple Leafs lose forward Lupul to broken arm

 
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul fractured his forearm in Wednesday night's 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins and is out indefinitely.

photo - Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Joffrey Lupul (19) stands in front of the goal crease during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. The Maple Leafs won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Joffrey Lupul (19) stands in front of the goal crease during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. The Maple Leafs won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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The 29-year-old Lupul was in front of the net during a power play midway through the second period when a slapshot from teammate Dion Phaneuf smashed into his arm. Lupul left the game immediately and did not return.

Coach Randy Carlyle said Lupul will be re-evaluated on Thursday before Toronto returns home to face the New York Islanders.

Lupul signed a five-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Sunday. He led Toronto with 25 goals and 42 assists last season and made his first All-Star team. Lupul had yet to score for the Maple Leafs this season at the time of the injury.





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