Maple Leafs' Mikheyev out several months after wrist laceration

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ilya Mikheyev is expected to miss several months after suffering a wrist laceration during Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils, the team announced Saturday.

Mikheyev underwent successful surgery to repair an artery and tendons in his wrist after he caught Jesper Bratt's skate on his arm in the third period. He immediately went to the locker room following the incident and was transported to the hospital, where he stayed overnight.

The 25-year-old rookie will be re-evaluated in three months. He's expected to make a full recovery and will remain in the hospital in New Jersey for further monitoring before returning to Toronto.

Mikheyev is fourth in the rookie scoring race with 23 points in 39 games.