Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle, the team announced Saturday. The expected recovery will last approximately six to eight weeks after the procedure, which is scheduled for March 2.
The 30-year-old left Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an undisclosed injury, and was held out of action Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks before the team announced the procedure today.
This adds to a lengthy list of injuries during the young star’s career. In November 2013, Stamkos broke his right tibia and missed 45 games after crashing into the goal post.