The Penguins announced a specific timetable for how long Matt Nieto will be out yesterday. That’s usually not a good thing when a hockey team deals in specifics on an injury situation. Nieto just underwent knee surgery and will be out another six to eight weeks. The forward hasn’t played since November 30th and missing the better part of two more months is pushing this towards something of a lost season for him.
Forward Matt Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery on his right knee.
The surgery was performed by head team physician Dr.