Forward Chris Kunitz will have a surgery on Wednesday

It is reported that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz will undergo surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle and will be sidelined for four to six weeks. Dr. William C. Meyers will perform the surgery in Philadelphia. "Chris has played with this injury for an extended period of time and although it is always difficult to lose a very talented player, we all believe this is the best decision for him," said the Penguins Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero. "We are confident that he will come back strong after this surgery. In the meantime, we’ll look to our other forwards to step up in his absence."

Kunitz has collected six goals and 20 points in 30 contests in his pittsburgh penguins jersey this season. He has appeared in 365 career games in the NHL and got 230 points.