ARLINGTON, Va. -- Carl Hagelin is out indefinitely after undergoing hip surgery, leaving the Washington Capitals without three veteran forwards as the season begins.
The team said Hagelin had an arthroscopic procedure Monday that is intended to address his chronically injured left hip.
Hagelin, 34, has not played since taking an errant stick to his left eye in practice March 1. He took part in some informal summer workouts at the team's practice facility but was not on the ice for the start of training camp.
"I hope for a good recovery for Carl," coach Peter Laviolette said following practice Tuesday.