Milan Lucic was all set to hit the ice for tonight's face-off between the Bruins and Ducks. However, an unexpected twist has sidelined him.

Breaking: Milan Lucic a late scratch due to a leg injury. Patrick Brown will replace him on the 4th line. #NHLBruins vs #AnaheimDucks

The Injury's Origin

The root of Lucic's injury traces back to yesterday's game against the LA Kings.

Milan Lucic took a puck to the ankle before Morgan Geekie's goal last night.

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With Lucic's absence, the Bruins are not just missing a player on the ice but also a significant figure in their locker room. The hope now rests on his speedy recovery.

As Read on HockeyPatrol - BREAKING: Lucic Knocked Out With Last-Second Injury

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