"Philadelphia Flyers forward Kevin Hayes downplayed his injury end of season and didn't reveal any details. Hayes said his problem was minor however it sounds a bit more serious. According to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philly, Hayes will be going under the knife. Hall's sources report to him that Hayes will be undergoing hernia surgery. With the Flyers out of the playoffs, it'll give Hayes plenty of time to recover and rehab.
Kevin Hayes will undergo sports hernia surgery next week in Philadelphia, according to a source. https://t.co/FIGy9jZdka — Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) May 22, 2021