SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 15: Pittsburgh Penguins center Teddy Blueger (53) skates during the NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 15, 2022 at SAP Center in San Jose, CA.

Penguins' Blueger to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured jaw

4 years ago
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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Teddy Blueger is expected to be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured jaw, the team announced Monday.

Blueger suffered the injury after taking a hit during the first period of Sunday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets.

The 27-year-old has eight goals and nine assists in 40 games this season.

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