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Gaborik to have abdominal surgery, won’t play at World Championships

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Blue Jackets forward Marian Gaborik will require surgery for an abdominal injury and will be unable to represent Slovakia at the upcoming IIHF World Championships.

Gaborik’s recovery period is expected to be three to four weeks.

“Marian experienced some soreness towards the end of the season and after undergoing his exit physical and further examination today, it was decided that surgery is the best option for a quick and full recovery,” said Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson in a release. “Marian will have the surgery and after a three to four week recovery period will be able to resume off-season training.”

The World Championships run from May 3-19 in Sweden and Finland.