Looks Like Surgery For Steven Stamkos

11/17/2016 at 11:14am EST

Steven Stamkos is heading to Vail, CO., today and expected to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 17, 2016

added 11:19am,

Stamkos's procedure, which can have 4 to 6 month rehab, will be performed by knee specialist Dr. Robert LaPrade. Precise recovery time TBD.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 17, 2016

added 8:41pm, Tampa press release is below...

TAMPA BAY - Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos underwent surgery to repair a tear in the lateral meniscus of his right knee today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Stamkos is expected to miss approximately four months. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert LaPrade at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

No other information is available at this time.

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