Lightning's Callahan undergoes hip surgery, will miss World Cup

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan underwent successful hip surgery Tuesday and will be out approximately five months, subsequently missing the World Cup of Hockey, the Lightning announced.

The surgery was completed in New York City at the Hospital of Special Surgery by Dr. Bryan Kelly.

Callahan, who saw a drastic drop in production this season, collected just 10 goals and 28 points in 73 games, after matching a career-high 54 points during the 2014-15 campaign.

He was also highly ineffective in the postseason contributing just two goals and four points.

His injury is expected to keep him out until November and now opens a forward spot on Team USA's roster at September's World Cup of Hockey.