In breaking news, Andrei Vasilevskiy has been reported to be out for the long term after a successful surgery.
Vasilevskiy Out 8-10 Weeks After Completion of Back Surgery
As reported by NHL insider Kevin Weeks, Vasilevskiy has undergone a successful back surgery and will be out for an 8-10 week time frame. This comes after the Lightening had confirmed that he would be undergoing surgery this week, but did not reveal a timeline for his return.
**Breaking News** 🚨 📰 🚑 I'm told @TBLightning G Vasilevskiy 88 underwent successful back surgery, he's expected to make a complete recovery in 8-10 week timeframe. #HockeyTwitter
This comes as stark news for the Lightening as Vasilevskiy has been a key component to their previous playoff pushes and Stanley Cup Championships.