Flyers centre Kevin Hayes has core muscle surgery

June 02, 2021 - 10:44am

Philadelphia Flyers center Kevin Hayes (13) shoots the puck past New York Islanders defenseman Andy Greene during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes had successful core muscle surgery last week, the team announced Wednesday.

The expected recovery time is five weeks, keeping Hayes in line to be ready for training camp.

Injury update: Flyers center Kevin Hayes underwent successful core muscle surgery last week. The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers. Expected time of recovery is five weeks. pic.twitter.com/akMfRLKTyn

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 2, 2021

Hayes is coming off the second season of a seven-year, $50-million contract signed in 2019. The six-foot-five centre had a career-low 12 goals and 31 points in 55 games this season.

The Flyers posted a 25-23-8 record this season and missed the playoffs in the East Division.

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