Jesse Puljujarvi undergoes hip surgery; out indefinitely

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that forward Jesse Puljujarvi underwent successful surgery on both of his hips and will sidelined for the remainder of the 2018/19 season.

He is expected to make a full recovery, and will be ready in time for training camp in September.

The 20-year old, who was selected fourth overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, hasn’t played since the team’s 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on February 15.

He has posted four goals, five assists, and a minus-14 rating in 46 games this season.

He will enter his fourth NHL campaign in 2019/20.