Capitals D Joel Edmundson (hand) out 4-6 weeks
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Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson is recovering from hand surgery and expected to miss four to six weeks.
He broke his hand in a scrimmage at training camp Sunday, and Tuesday's surgery was to stabilize the fracture, per NHL.com.
The Capitals acquired Edmundson in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1.
"It's not ideal, definitely, team-wise and for him