Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexei Emelin underwent knee surgery Tuesday and is estimated to be out for six months.
Alexei Emelin underwent a reconstructive surgery to his left knee (ACL & MCL). His recovery is estimated to be 6 months.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 21, 2013
Emelin had reconstructive surgery to his left knee. The Russian suffered the injury as he tried to check Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic on Apr. 6.
Emelin tallied three goals and nine assists in 38 games in his second NHL season.
