Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was granted a leave of absence Monday following the recent death of his mother from cancer and will miss the remainder of the regular season.
The Coyotes (29-41-9, 67 points), who have been eliminated from contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, have three games left.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson granted leave from Coyotes
Arizona defenseman will miss final three games following death of mother
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