Maatta To Miss 6 Weeks; Schultz Suffers Concussion
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) - He has appeared in 54 games this year, recording one goal and six assists, but the Pens will be without him for the next six weeks.
According to the Penguins, defenseman Olli Maatta suffered a hand injury that required surgery.
Olli Maatta underwent successful hand surgery and is expected to be out of the lineup for six weeks. Details: https://t.co/RHBAjV8r0d pic.twitter.com/nqaarVRJh5
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 17, 2017
Also according to the Pens, Maatta underwent successful surgery on that injured hand Friday.
In response to the injury, the Pens have recalled two defenseman from Wilkes-Barre.
The #Pens have recalled defensemen Cameron Gaunce and Steve Oleksy from the @WBSPenguins. Details: https://t.co/Xm1Kmetf6v pic.twitter.com/9jJNL2UgjN
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 17, 2017
It's likely that the Pens recalled two defensemen because it was also reported that defenseman Justin Schultz suffered a concussion.
Schultz has a concussion. Murray tonight.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) February 17, 2017