Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm will need another surgery on his injured knee and is unlikely to return this year, general manager Don Sweeney said.

BOSTON -- Hampus Lindholm will likely miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said Sunday. The 31-year-old defenseman was injured blocking a shot Nov. 12 at the St. Louis Blues and has not played since.

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm has not played since getting injured during the Original Six club's Nov. 12 contest against the St. Louis Blues. While he has been skating on his own, his return won't be coming soon.