Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom underwent left hip resurfacing surgery on Friday, the team announced.
There's no specific timeline, but the club noted he will begin his rehab and "lengthy recovery process" immediately.
Backstrom missed the first 28 games of the 2021-22 regular season while recovering from a hip injury. The 34-year-old posted six goals and 25 assists in 47 contests. His 0.66 points per game marked a career low.