Jonas Gustavsson update

Jonas Gustavsson will be lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs for at least a week because he requires a second surgical procedure in an attempt to fix a heart problem.

The rookie goaltender will undergo the procedure on Friday after experiencing a second episode of an elevated heart rate while playing hockey. Gustavsson, 25, had to leave Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after the first period when his heart started racing.

An examination by a Toronto cardiologist on Wednesday determined that a second procedure, called an ablation, was necessary. The procedure involves inserting a wire through the patient’s groin, running it to the heart, where part of the heart muscle which causes the problem is cauterized.

However, according to a doctor who wished to remain anonymous, just because Gustavsson needs a second ablation does not mean his heart problem is serious. An ablation is a tricky procedure and it is not uncommon for the surgeon to miss the spot that needs to be fixed, which means the problem will come up again.

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That’s great news for him, his family and the Maple Leafs