The Penguins have announced that defenseman and alternate captain Kris Letang has undergone successful surgery. According to the team, Letang had surgery to close a patent foramen ovale, also known as a PFO,

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery to repair a hole in his heart, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced Wednesday. His expected recovery time is four to six weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is recovering from heart surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Letang, who turns 38 next week, underwent a successful procedure in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to close a small hole in his heart.