Panthers F Duclair undergoes Achilles tendon surgery

Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair underwent successful surgery to repair an achilles tendon injury, the team announced on Saturday. He is expected ot return midway through the 2022-23 season.

Forward Anthony Duclair has undergone successful surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury and is expected to return mid-season 2022-23.https://t.co/eCHv1h9Gf5

Duclair, 26, registered career highs in goals (31), assists (27), and points (58) last season, his second with the Panthers. He also added on goal and two assists in eight playoff games.

The Pointe-Claire, Que. native has 120 goals and 132 assists in 470 career NHL games with the Panthers, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Coyotes, and New York Rangers.