Eric Stephens of the OC Register reported today that Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf will need facial surgery after being struck by a puck in Carolina more than a week ago.
Ducks will update status of Ryan Getzlaf later but belief is facial surgery needed for repair work after getting hit by puck in Carolina.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) November 7, 2017
UPDATE: The Ducks have released an official statement:
NEWS: Executive VP/GM Bob Murray said Ryan Getzlaf had surgery to repair a fracture to his zygomatic bone.