Penguins John Marino Underwent Successful Facial Surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Marino
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PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Pittsburgh Penguins John Marino underwent successful surgery on Monday afternoon to repair facial bone fractures.

Penguins defenseman John Marino underwent successful surgery to repair facial bone fractures.Marino is expected to miss three to six weeks.The surgery was performed at UPMC Mercy by Dr. Mark Ochs of UPMC Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. pic.twitter.com/qVk070ESo3

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The Pens breakout rookie was struck in the face by a puck during Pittsburgh’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 6th.

The surgery was performed at UPMC Mercy by Dr. Mark Ochs of the UPMC Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Marino – who has five goals and 20 assists this season, making him the second ranked defensemen on the team — is expected to miss three to six weeks.

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