SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 10: Andre Burakovsky #65 of the Washington Capitals skates up the ice in the fist period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on March 10, 2018 in San Jose, California.

Capitals' Burakovsky to have minor surgery, out rest of series vs. Jackets

Josh Wegman
8 years ago
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Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky will have minor surgery for an upper-body injury and is out for the remainder of the first-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, head coach Barry Trotz told reporters Friday, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Burakovsky played just over two minutes in Game 2 before leaving after he was crunched into the boards by Boone Jenner.

Burakovsky was expected to take a big leap this year, as the departures of Marcus Johansson and Justin Williams provided an opportunity for a more prominent role, but it didn't materialize. The 23-year-old registered just 12 goals and 25 points in 56 games.

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