Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, with an expected recovery time of six to nine months, likely sidelining him for the start of the next season. Sandin sustained the injury on April 11 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, causing him to miss the last two games of the season. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded 29 points in 73 games, averaging 19:12 of ice time per game. He has three years remaining on his contract, with a cap hit of $4.6 million.
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