The Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday that defenseman Shea Weber is expected to be out of action for five-to-six months after having arthroscopic knee surgery for a meniscal tear in his right knee.
Weber, who is also recovering from left foot surgery in March, was due to undergo a small procedure, but his knee required more attention.
"During the procedure, it was determined that the damage to his knee was more serious than previously anticipated and the situation required a more comprehensive procedure to repair a meniscal tear," Canadiens' team physician Dr.