On Friday, it was reported that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel underwent hand surgery for an injury sustained in the first round of the playoffs.
Kessel, despite the injury, still had a strong postseason. He scored 10 goals and 22 points in 24 games. Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup.
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But apparently, the injury Kessel had been dealing with was something that had actually been bothering him well before the playoffs even began.
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