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,

Spotting Kris Letang at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice facility constitutes far from any remarkable development, given it’s been a pillar of his day-to-day life over nearly two decades with the organization.

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.