Capitals lose Vincent Desharnais for 4-6 weeks after appendectomy
Washington announced the defenceman’s absence Friday after Thursday’s procedure. He has three assists in nine games this season.
Washington will be without Vincent Desharnais for four to six weeks following an appendectomy performed Thursday, Oct. 22. The Capitals announced the update Friday.
Desharnais has contributed three assists through nine games this season. He has been playing alongside Martin Fehervary on the second defence pairing, according to NHL.com.
This is Desharnais’ first season in Washington. He joined the Capitals as a free agent in July on a contract worth $16.8 million over four years, with an annual cap hit of $4.2 million. He played for San Jose last season.
Washington’s next game is Saturday at Capital One Arena against the Buffalo Sabres, with faceoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
