TORONTO, May 22 (UPI) -- Toronto Maple Leafs Coach Pat Quinn is being treated for an irregular heartbeat and likely will miss the next two games of the Eastern Conference finals, it was announced Wednesday.
The team disclosed that Quinn remains under observation at Toronto General Hospital after undergoing a series of tests. His condition is expected to be controlled by medication, Maple Leafs President Ken Dryden said.
It is "very unlikely" Quinn will be behind the bench for Thursday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, who lead the best-of-seven series, two games to one.
If Quinn cannot return, assistant Rick Ley will run the team for the second straight contest. Ley was behind the bench for Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss at the Air Canada Centre that returned home-ice advantage to Carolina.
Following Thursday's contest, the series shifts back to Raleigh on Saturday for Game Five.
The 59-year old Quinn, who also serves as the Maple Leafs' general manager, underwent blood tests of Friday in North Carolina after complaining of shortness of breath and difficulty sleeping.
Quinn, a hulking figure who also has coached of Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Vancouver, responded to questions regarding his health after Game Two on Sunday and said he felt fine.
