Zach Hyman

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman needs surgery for torn knee ligament

Published Apr. 25, 2019 3:58 p.m. ET

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman has a torn knee ligament and is expected to miss a minimum of six months.

The team said Thursday he injured his anterior cruciate ligament during a playoff loss to Boston and will have surgery Monday.

The 26-year-old Hyman set career highs in goals (21) and points (41) this season. He had one goal during the seven-game playoff loss to the Bruins.

He has 115 points in 251 career NHL games.

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