Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom underwent successful shoulder surgery on Thursday and will miss the remainder of the regular season, the team announced.

The 24-year-old will require five-to-six weeks of recovery after which he will be cleared for workouts.

Back on March 14 the team announced that Klefbom was returning to the lineup after a two-game absence, while knowing that he would be having season-ending surgery soon after.

Klefbom had a career high in goals (12) and points (38) in 2016-17, but has put up just five goals and 21 points through 66 games this season.

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