The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the team has recalled defenceman Viktor Loov from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis.

Loov, 23, has collected two assists in four games with the Maple Leafs and 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 53 games with the Marlies this year. The Sodertalje, Sweden native was originally selected by the Maple Leafs in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

The Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Air Canada Centre .