However, he underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee in July, 2009 and missed the rest of the season while recovering.

He missed the Devils' first 39 games last season while recovering from the illness.

Malone missed most of the 1992-93 season while recovering from back surgery.

Lloyd missed the entire 2000 season while recovering from arthroscopic surgery.

He missed all of the 2001 season while recovering from an injury.

They missed the rest of the competitive season while recovering from their injuries.

He entered again in 2009, but missed the first two rounds while recovering from a knee operation.

He then missed the entire 2002 season while recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent in late 2001.

Fraser missed the beginning of the 2006-07 season while recovering from an incident in September 2006.

He was expected to miss 4-8 weeks while recovering.