Cody Franson has been diagnosed with a bruised knee cap, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Franson has been diagnosed with a bruised knee cap, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Analysis:

Franson will not be allowed to skate until Thursday, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury, as he is considered day-to-day. It seems unlikely that the knee injury, which Franson suffered Sunday, will prevent him from being ready for the Maple Leafs' season opener.