Vincent Desharnais to Miss Four to Six Weeks After Appendectomy

Vincent Desharnais, a defenceman for the Washington Capitals, will be unavailable for four to six weeks due to a successful appendectomy, as announced by the team on Friday.

Desharnais had a promising start with the Capitals, contributing three points in nine games after signing a four-year, $16.8 million contract in July. The 30-year-old previously played for the San Jose Sharks, where he recorded one goal and six assists over 60 games in the last two seasons.

Currently, the Capitals are positioned fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 5-4-0, following a 5-2 defeat against the Los Angeles Kings. They are set to face the Buffalo Sabres at home on Saturday.