“Jakob is a fantastic teammate and leader in our locker room.

He has done everything to try to keep playing, but after two years with this problem, it was the right time to help him become 100 percent, "said Anaheim general manager Bob Murray.

Silfverberg is expected to be fully restored next season.

The 30-year-old has scored 16 points (eight goals and eight assists) in 47 NHL games this season.

Without a troubled hip, Silfverberg could have been a current World Cup name for Tre Kronor.

Anaheim is sluggish in the league and will by all means miss the playoffs.

CLIP: Swedish goal celebration when Anaheim won (March 9)

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Adrian Kempe did attempt a finish, but from an awkward position, sending the ball into the away fans.

Photo: TT