Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith will be out eight to 10 weeks after having core muscle surgery Tuesday, the team said.
Smith is 10-9-1 with a 3.06 goals-against average this season for Arizona.
The 33-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 8. The Coyotes had placed him on injured reserve over the weekend.
Anders Lindback will take over as Arizona's No. 1 goalie until Smith is back. He is 4-5-1 with a 2.92 goals-against average in 12 games. Louis Domingue will serve as Lindback's backup, though GM Don Maloney said Arizona may explore the trade market.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.