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Penguins Goalie Casey DeSmith out for the remainder of the playoffs after undergoing surgery

Casey DeSmith Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith makes a save against the New York Rangers in overtime of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger/AP)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday afternoon that goaltender Casey DeSmith will be out for the remainder of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

DeSmith underwent successful core muscle surgery Friday morning, according to the Penguins.

The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers of the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia.

There is still no update on when Tristan Jarry, the Penguins starting goaltender, may return to the lineup.

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This is a developing story. Channel 11′s Jenna Harner will have updates tonight starting on Channel 11 News at 4 p.m.


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