By now most of you know Penguins doctors found a tumor on Olli Maatta's thyroid while performing a routine physical on him. Well as it turns out the quick actions of the Penguins medical staff may have saved Maatta's life. The Penguins official twitt
Olli Maatta confirms that the tumor surgically removed from his thyroid last week was cancerous #Pens
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 13, 2014
Maatta said he wants to play tomorrow, but will be cautious. #Pens Coach Johnston said Maatta is at least 5 days away from returning.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 13, 2014
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