Panthers’ Trocheck has ankle surgery

Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck had surgery for a fractured ankle and may play again this season. Trocheck was hurt when twisted his right leg while chasing the puck near the end boards in Monday night’s game at Ottawa. The 2017 NHL All-Star has three goals and 14 points in 18 games this season. Trocheck tweeted “surgery was a success” and “I’ll be back before you know it.”