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Olli Maatta Underwent Successful Surgery

the Penguins announced this evening that Olli Maatta successfully underwent surgery on this thyroid.

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Shortly before puck drop tonight, the Penguins announced that Olli Maatta successfully underwent surgery to remove the tumor from his thyroid gland.

The surgery was said to have went well and without complications.

He is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks.

Full press release here.

All the best to Olli in his recovery.