Vancouver Canucks defenseman Erik Gudbranson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after he was hurt during a Nov. 22 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 26-year-old has missed 12 games so far, the team said on Twitter, with a statement from head coach Travis Green: “Guddy’s been playing through it and I know he didn’t want to end his season, but it’s best for him long term.”
Gudbranson has five points in 52 games played this season with 35 penalty minutes and a minus seven rating. He signed a three-year contract extension on Feb. 20.
Vancouver currently has eight skaters on the injured reserve.
See: Gudbranson signs three-year contract extension.
Gudbranson was removed from the #Canucks active roster today to undergo upcoming shoulder surgery. pic.twitter.com/ioOx6Fkts8
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 14, 2018