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Capitals say Alzner will be ready for 2016-17 after surgery

Washington Capitals v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Three

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 18: Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals takes the puck as Jakub Voracek #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers defends in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals say defenseman Karl Alzner had sports hernia surgery and is expected to be “completely healthy” before the start of next season.

Alzner had the operation Wednesday.

He was injured during Washington’s second-round playoff loss to eventual Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh.

Alzner had four goals and 17 assists during the regular season, helping the Capitals win the Presidents’ Trophy. He appeared in every one of the team’s 94 games, including the postseason.

The 27-year-old Alzner’s contract expires after the 2016-17 season.