Johansen expected to make full recovery from leg injury

The Nashville Predators confirmed Saturday's report that center Ryan Johansen was treated with surgery on his left thigh for acute compartment syndrome.

Predators general manager and president of hockey operations David Poile released the following statement on Sunday:

On Thursday, May 25, Ryan Johansen was treated for an acute compartment syndrome of the left thigh. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent complications. His symptoms developed shortly after the end of Game Four in Nashville, and as they progressed, he was diagnosed, transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and had surgery performed by head team physician Dr. Jed Kuhn within two hours of his diagnosis. As a result, he had no permanent injury to his muscle, nerves or blood vessels and we expect a full and complete recovery. The Predators would like to thank Vanderbilt Life Flight Paramedics, the VUMC Emergency Department, Operating Room Nurses, and Anesthesiologists for their expedient and excellent care.

Acute compartment syndrome occurs when excessive pressure builds up inside an enclosed muscle space in the body.

Johansen was ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs following the surgery. His Predators currently lead the Ducks 3-2 in the Western Conference Final.