Statement regarding Lightning captain Steven Stamkos

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos underwent surgery Thursday

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By Press Release

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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