GM: Karlsson's season likely done
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Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Thursday morning to repair his left Achilles tendon that was cut by a skate blade.
The Norris Trophy winner last season as the NHL's top defenseman, Karlsson was cut by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke's skate as the two tangled along the boards in Wednesday night's game.
Senators GM Bryan Murray said Karlsson had surgery to repair 70 percent of his Achilles. Murray also said recovery time is three to four months, meaning the earliest Karlsson could return is in May. If he were to return in May, he would have a chance to play if the Senators were still alive in the playoffs.
"Erik Karlsson's season is effectively over," Murray said.
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