Blue Jackets’ Korpisalo has surgery to repair torn meniscus, out 4-6 weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops the puck in front of Washington Capitals centre Lars Eller (20) during the third period on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Washington. (Nick Wass / AP)

Sportsnet Staff December 31, 2019, 10:50 AM

Fresh off being named an NHL all-star, Joonas Korpisalo‘s presence at the mid-season classic could be in jeopardy.

#CBJ goaltender Joonas Korpisalo underwent surgery yesterday to repair a torn meniscus and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) December 31, 2019

The Columbus Blue Jackets goalie underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team announced Tuesday.

The 25-year-old hurt his right knee during the Blue Jackets’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. The native of Pori, Finland had to be helped off the ice after giving up a goal to Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews during the shootout.

Korpisalo has compiled a 17-10 record with a .913 save percentage and 2.49 goals-against average across 32 games in his first season as the full-time starter in Columbus.

He was named to the Metropolitan Division’s roster for the 2020 NHL All-Star Game on Monday, but his four-to-six-week timeline could put his availability in doubt.

Per #CBJ: Korpisalo has a torn meniscus in his right knee. Had surgery to repair it yesterday. Will miss 4-6 weeks. Makes him doubtful for all-Star but no official determination.

— Alison (@AlisonL) December 31, 2019