Penguins forward Rickard Rakell out for 6-8 weeks after ‘successful hand surgery’
Updated: 12:58 PM EDT Oct 26, 2025
First-line Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will be sidelined for the coming weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand. The organization announced Sunday that Rakell “underwent successful surgery” on his left hand at UPMC Mercy Hospital. This season, Rakell, 32, scored three goals, has five assists, and eight points through nine games with the team. Officials said the expected recovery time is six to eight weeks. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel
PITTSBURGH —
First-line Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will be sidelined for the coming weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand.
The organization announced Sunday that Rakell “underwent successful surgery” on his left hand at UPMC Mercy Hospital.
This season, Rakell, 32, scored three goals, has five assists, and eight points through nine games with the team.
Officials said the expected recovery time is six to eight weeks.
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