Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev undergoes surgery after scary injury
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Mikhail Sergachev #98 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is stretchered off the ice by medical staff in the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 7, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev underwent a successful surgery on Thursday after he went down with an awkward injury in Wednesday's game against the New York Rangers, the team announced.
According to the team, the two-time Stanley Cup winner underwent the surgery in New York to stabilize fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his left leg.
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He is expected to return to Tampa in the "coming days" to immediately begin rehabilitation.
The Lightning reported there is no timetable yet for his return to the ice.
Sergachev had been playing in his first game back from a left foot injury that had kept him sidelined for the last 17 games.