UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) – Center Alexei Yashin of the New York Islanders is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks after partially severing tendons in his right wrist in Tuesday night’s 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Yashin’s right arm was cut by the skate of Flyers center Michal Handzus during a scramble that led to Arron Asham’s game-tying goal. The cut resulted in two partially-severed extensor tendons and a severed sensory nerve. Yashin underwent surgery by Islanders orthopedist Dr. Kenneth Montgomery at Lenox Hill Hospital and will be in a cast for four weeks before rehabilitation can begin.

Dr. Elliot Pellman, the Islanders team physician, said the injury is not career-threatening and Yashin is expected to make a complete recovery.

“The reality is the injury actually could have been even worse,” Islanders GM Mike Milbury said in a statement. “Still, it’s a big disappointment for our team and our fans. Alexei is one of our leaders and had been playing some of his best hockey over the last few weeks.”

Yashin is tied for the team lead in scoring with 24 points including 12 goals in 33 games.