Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell underwent successful surgery on his left hand, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas.
The surgery was performed by Dr. John Fowler in collaboration with head team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas at UPMC Mercy Hospital. The expected recovery time is six to eight weeks.
Rakell, 32, has recorded three goals, five assists and eight points through nine games with Pittsburgh this season.