Philadelphia Flyers captain
Mike Richards will undergo surgery on Friday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, according to the Courier-Post.
Flyers GM Paul Holmgren told the paper that Richards is expected to miss 10-12 weeks for recovery.
Holmgren added that surgery could be necessary on the shoulder as well, pending the results of an MRI.
24-year-old Richards was leading his team in playoff scoring with five points in six games.
On Tuesday, he was named one of the finalists for the Selke trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward.