Flyers goalie Elliott out after surgery

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Elliott had abdominal surgery on Tuesday and will be out five to six weeks, general manager Ron Hextall said.

Elliott re-aggravated an abdominal injury that cost him four games earlier this month in Saturday’s 4-3 shootout victory over Arizona.

In 41 games this season, Elliott has posted a 21-11-7 mark with a 2.72 goalsagainst average and .908 save percentage.

Flyers backup goalie Michal Neuvirth started Tuesday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils, two days after he made 38 saves in a 4-1 victory at Las Vegas.